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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,262.78, 57,009.60 and 36,114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,262.78, 57,009.60 and 36,114.16 is: 53,808.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,262.78 : 57,009.60 = 36,114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,262.78/57,009.60 = 36,114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,262.78x = 57,009.60 × 36,114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,262.78x = 2,058,853,815.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,853,815.94/38,262.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,808.27

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