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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,133.96, 57,493.50 and 35,561.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,133.96, 57,493.50 and 35,561.44 is: 53,614.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,133.96 : 57,493.50 = 35,561.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,133.96/57,493.50 = 35,561.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,133.96x = 57,493.50 × 35,561.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,133.96x = 2,044,551,650.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,551,650.64/38,133.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,614.98

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