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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,164.20, 57,246.30 and 35,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,164.20, 57,246.30 and 35,572.20 is: 53,358.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,164.20 : 57,246.30 = 35,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,164.20/57,246.30 = 35,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,164.20x = 57,246.30 × 35,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,164.20x = 2,036,376,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,376,832.86/38,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,358.30

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