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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,363.16, 57,544.74 and 36,197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,363.16, 57,544.74 and 36,197.40 is: 54,296.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,363.16 : 57,544.74 = 36,197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,363.16/57,544.74 = 36,197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,363.16x = 57,544.74 × 36,197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,363.16x = 2,082,969,971.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,969,971.68/38,363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,296.10

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