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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,120.08, 56,718.74 and 37,167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,120.08, 56,718.74 and 37,167.76 is: 55,301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,120.08 : 56,718.74 = 37,167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,120.08/56,718.74 = 37,167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,120.08x = 56,718.74 × 37,167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,120.08x = 2,108,108,515.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,108,515.82/38,120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,301.79

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