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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,251.78, 56,993.21 and 36,103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,251.78, 56,993.21 and 36,103.14 is: 53,791.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,251.78 : 56,993.21 = 36,103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,251.78/56,993.21 = 36,103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,251.78x = 56,993.21 × 36,103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,251.78x = 2,057,633,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,633,839.68/38,251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,791.85

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