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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,160.24, 52,634.52 and 36,875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,160.24, 52,634.52 and 36,875.76 is: 50,862.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,160.24 : 52,634.52 = 36,875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,160.24/52,634.52 = 36,875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,160.24x = 52,634.52 × 36,875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,160.24x = 1,940,937,927.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,937,927.24/38,160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,862.83

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