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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,273.44, 132,335.52 and 38,315.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,273.44, 132,335.52 and 38,315.76 is: 57,441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,273.44 : 132,335.52 = 38,315.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,273.44/132,335.52 = 38,315.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,273.44x = 132,335.52 × 38,315.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,273.44x = 5,070,536,023.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070,536,023.80/88,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,441.24

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