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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,113.74, 57,158.49 and 35,626.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,113.74, 57,158.49 and 35,626.05 is: 53,427.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,113.74 : 57,158.49 = 35,626.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,113.74/57,158.49 = 35,626.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,113.74x = 57,158.49 × 35,626.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,113.74x = 2,036,331,222.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,331,222.66/38,113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,427.75

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