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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,424.40, 57,636.60 and 38,424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,424.40, 57,636.60 and 38,424.40 is: 57,636.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,424.40 : 57,636.60 = 38,424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,424.40/57,636.60 = 38,424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,424.40x = 57,636.60 × 38,424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,424.40x = 2,214,651,773.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,651,773.04/38,424.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,636.60

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