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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,281.88, 57,533.34 and 35,624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,281.88, 57,533.34 and 35,624.24 is: 53,539.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,281.88 : 57,533.34 = 35,624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,281.88/57,533.34 = 35,624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,281.88x = 57,533.34 × 35,624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,281.88x = 2,049,581,512.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,581,512.16/38,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,539.21

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