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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,037.30, 53,339.70 and 38,037.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,037.30, 53,339.70 and 38,037.30 is: 53,339.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,037.30 : 53,339.70 = 38,037.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,037.30/53,339.70 = 38,037.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,037.30x = 53,339.70 × 38,037.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,037.30x = 2,028,898,170.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,898,170.81/38,037.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,339.70

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