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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,165.70, 57,248.55 and 35,573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,165.70, 57,248.55 and 35,573.70 is: 53,360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,165.70 : 57,248.55 = 35,573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,165.70/57,248.55 = 35,573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,165.70x = 57,248.55 × 35,573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,165.70x = 2,036,542,743.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,542,743.14/38,165.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,360.55

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