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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,373.36, 52,571.69 and 36,935.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,373.36, 52,571.69 and 36,935.18 is: 50,601.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,373.36 : 52,571.69 = 36,935.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,373.36/52,571.69 = 36,935.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,373.36x = 52,571.69 × 36,935.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,373.36x = 1,941,744,570.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,744,570.20/38,373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,601.38

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