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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,170.14, 57,186.56 and 35,919.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,170.14, 57,186.56 and 35,919.30 is: 53,814.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,170.14 : 57,186.56 = 35,919.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,170.14/57,186.56 = 35,919.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,170.14x = 57,186.56 × 35,919.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,170.14x = 2,054,101,204.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,101,204.61/38,170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,814.35

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