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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,161.74, 52,636.59 and 36,877.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,161.74, 52,636.59 and 36,877.26 is: 50,864.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,161.74 : 52,636.59 = 36,877.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,161.74/52,636.59 = 36,877.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,161.74x = 52,636.59 × 36,877.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,161.74x = 1,941,093,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,093,214.94/38,161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,864.90

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