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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,252.28, 56,993.96 and 36,103.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,252.28, 56,993.96 and 36,103.64 is: 53,792.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,252.28 : 56,993.96 = 36,103.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,252.28/56,993.96 = 36,103.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,252.28x = 56,993.96 × 36,103.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,252.28x = 2,057,688,948.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,688,948.53/38,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,792.58

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