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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.30, 57,040.14 and 36,056.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.30, 57,040.14 and 36,056.07 is: 54,111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.30 : 57,040.14 = 36,056.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.30/57,040.14 = 36,056.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.30x = 57,040.14 × 36,056.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.30x = 2,056,643,280.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,643,280.65/38,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,111.80

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