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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,252.78, 56,994.70 and 36,104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,252.78, 56,994.70 and 36,104.14 is: 53,793.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,252.78 : 56,994.70 = 36,104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,252.78/56,994.70 = 36,104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,252.78x = 56,994.70 × 36,104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,252.78x = 2,057,744,628.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,744,628.06/38,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,793.34

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