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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,254.78, 56,997.68 and 36,106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,254.78, 56,997.68 and 36,106.14 is: 53,796.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,254.78 : 56,997.68 = 36,106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,254.78/56,997.68 = 36,106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,254.78x = 56,997.68 × 36,106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,254.78x = 2,057,966,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,966,213.76/38,254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,796.32

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