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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,231.60, 57,347.40 and 36,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,231.60, 57,347.40 and 36,190.40 is: 54,285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,231.60 : 57,347.40 = 36,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,231.60/57,347.40 = 36,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,231.60x = 57,347.40 × 36,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,231.60x = 2,075,425,344.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,425,344.96/38,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,285.60

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