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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,253.78, 56,996.19 and 36,105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,253.78, 56,996.19 and 36,105.14 is: 53,794.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,253.78 : 56,996.19 = 36,105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,253.78/56,996.19 = 36,105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,253.78x = 56,996.19 × 36,105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,253.78x = 2,057,855,134.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,855,134.44/38,253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,794.82

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