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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,144.93, 57,161.03 and 36,012.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,144.93, 57,161.03 and 36,012.43 is: 53,965.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,144.93 : 57,161.03 = 36,012.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,144.93/57,161.03 = 36,012.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,144.93x = 57,161.03 × 36,012.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,144.93x = 2,058,507,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,507,482.99/38,144.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,965.44

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