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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,174.67, 57,351.42 and 36,017.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,174.67, 57,351.42 and 36,017.85 is: 54,111.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,174.67 : 57,351.42 = 36,017.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,174.67/57,351.42 = 36,017.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,174.67x = 57,351.42 × 36,017.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,174.67x = 2,065,674,842.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,674,842.85/38,174.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,111.14

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