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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,160.60, 57,178.26 and 36,702.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,160.60, 57,178.26 and 36,702.60 is: 54,993.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,160.60 : 57,178.26 = 36,702.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,160.60/57,178.26 = 36,702.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,160.60x = 57,178.26 × 36,702.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,160.60x = 2,098,590,805.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,590,805.48/38,160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,993.65

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