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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.12, 52,814.88 and 36,364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.12, 52,814.88 and 36,364.84 is: 50,234.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.12 : 52,814.88 = 36,364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.12/52,814.88 = 36,364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.12x = 52,814.88 × 36,364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.12x = 1,920,604,660.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,604,660.82/38,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,234.06

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