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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,010.16, 56,872.68 and 36,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,010.16, 56,872.68 and 36,010 is: 53,879.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,010.16 : 56,872.68 = 36,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,010.16/56,872.68 = 36,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,010.16x = 56,872.68 × 36,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,010.16x = 2,047,985,206.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,985,206.80/38,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,879.94

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