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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,136.96, 52,601.40 and 37,553.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,136.96, 52,601.40 and 37,553.76 is: 51,797.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,136.96 : 52,601.40 = 37,553.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,136.96/52,601.40 = 37,553.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,136.96x = 52,601.40 × 37,553.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,136.96x = 1,975,380,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,380,351.26/38,136.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,797.01

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