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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,322.88, 57,395.13 and 36,992.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,322.88, 57,395.13 and 36,992.74 is: 55,403.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,322.88 : 57,395.13 = 36,992.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,322.88/57,395.13 = 36,992.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,322.88x = 57,395.13 × 36,992.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,322.88x = 2,123,203,121.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,203,121.36/38,322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,403.02

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