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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,274.24, 56,995.44 and 38,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,274.24, 56,995.44 and 38,136 is: 56,789.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,274.24 : 56,995.44 = 38,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,274.24/56,995.44 = 38,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,274.24x = 56,995.44 × 38,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,274.24x = 2,173,578,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,578,099.84/38,274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,789.58

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