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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,271.45, 52,485.09 and 36,674.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,271.45, 52,485.09 and 36,674.94 is: 50,295.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,271.45 : 52,485.09 = 36,674.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,271.45/52,485.09 = 36,674.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,271.45x = 52,485.09 × 36,674.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,271.45x = 1,924,887,526.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,887,526.64/38,271.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,295.65

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