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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,272.56, 52,847.64 and 36,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,272.56, 52,847.64 and 36,315.60 is: 50,145.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,272.56 : 52,847.64 = 36,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,272.56/52,847.64 = 36,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,272.56x = 52,847.64 × 36,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,272.56x = 1,919,193,755.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,193,755.18/38,272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,145.42

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