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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,184.60, 56,995.83 and 35,510.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,184.60, 56,995.83 and 35,510.52 is: 53,004.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,184.60 : 56,995.83 = 35,510.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,184.60/56,995.83 = 35,510.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,184.60x = 56,995.83 × 35,510.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,184.60x = 2,023,951,561.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,951,561.13/38,184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,004.39

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