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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,011.20, 57,016.80 and 37,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,011.20, 57,016.80 and 37,233.60 is: 55,850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,011.20 : 57,016.80 = 37,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,011.20/57,016.80 = 37,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,011.20x = 57,016.80 × 37,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,011.20x = 2,122,940,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,940,724.48/38,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,850.40

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