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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,180.10, 56,989.13 and 35,506.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,180.10, 56,989.13 and 35,506.02 is: 52,997.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,180.10 : 56,989.13 = 35,506.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,180.10/56,989.13 = 35,506.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,180.10x = 56,989.13 × 35,506.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,180.10x = 2,023,457,012.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,457,012.03/38,180.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,997.69

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