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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,102.69, 52,898.46 and 36,962.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,102.69, 52,898.46 and 36,962.21 is: 51,315.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,102.69 : 52,898.46 = 36,962.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,102.69/52,898.46 = 36,962.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,102.69x = 52,898.46 × 36,962.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,102.69x = 1,955,243,987.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,243,987.20/38,102.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,315.12

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