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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,215.44, 56,974.31 and 37,244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,215.44, 56,974.31 and 37,244.33 is: 55,526.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,215.44 : 56,974.31 = 37,244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,215.44/56,974.31 = 37,244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,215.44x = 56,974.31 × 37,244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,215.44x = 2,121,970,003.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,970,003.16/38,215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,526.51

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