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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,273.45, 52,487.83 and 36,676.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,273.45, 52,487.83 and 36,676.94 is: 50,298.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,273.45 : 52,487.83 = 36,676.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,273.45/52,487.83 = 36,676.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,273.45x = 52,487.83 × 36,676.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,273.45x = 1,925,092,991.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,092,991.64/38,273.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,298.39

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