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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,178.60, 56,986.89 and 35,504.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,178.60, 56,986.89 and 35,504.52 is: 52,995.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,178.60 : 56,986.89 = 35,504.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,178.60/56,986.89 = 35,504.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,178.60x = 56,986.89 × 35,504.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,178.60x = 2,023,292,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,292,175.74/38,178.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,995.45

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