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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,004.80, 57,007.20 and 37,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,004.80, 57,007.20 and 37,032.80 is: 55,549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,004.80 : 57,007.20 = 37,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,004.80/57,007.20 = 37,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,004.80x = 57,007.20 × 37,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,004.80x = 2,111,136,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,136,236.16/38,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,549.20

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