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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,176.91, 56,955.37 and 36,110.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,176.91, 56,955.37 and 36,110.19 is: 53,872.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,176.91 : 56,955.37 = 36,110.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,176.91/56,955.37 = 36,110.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,176.91x = 56,955.37 × 36,110.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,176.91x = 2,056,669,454.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,669,454.45/38,176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,872.08

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