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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.56, 52,839.36 and 36,309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.56, 52,839.36 and 36,309.60 is: 50,137.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.56 : 52,839.36 = 36,309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.56/52,839.36 = 36,309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.56x = 52,839.36 × 36,309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.56x = 1,918,576,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,576,025.86/38,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,137.14

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