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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,274.51, 57,342.88 and 36,023.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,274.51, 57,342.88 and 36,023.04 is: 53,969.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,274.51 : 57,342.88 = 36,023.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,274.51/57,342.88 = 36,023.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,274.51x = 57,342.88 × 36,023.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,274.51x = 2,065,664,904.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,664,904.98/38,274.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,969.72

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