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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,163.24, 52,638.66 and 36,878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,163.24, 52,638.66 and 36,878.76 is: 50,866.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,163.24 : 52,638.66 = 36,878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,163.24/52,638.66 = 36,878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,163.24x = 52,638.66 × 36,878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,163.24x = 1,941,248,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,248,508.86/38,163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,866.97

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