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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,268.45, 52,480.98 and 36,671.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,268.45, 52,480.98 and 36,671.94 is: 50,291.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,268.45 : 52,480.98 = 36,671.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,268.45/52,480.98 = 36,671.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,268.45x = 52,480.98 × 36,671.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,268.45x = 1,924,579,349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,579,349.70/38,268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,291.54

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