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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,429.17, 53,068.89 and 36,332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,429.17, 53,068.89 and 36,332.46 is: 50,173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,429.17 : 53,068.89 = 36,332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,429.17/53,068.89 = 36,332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,429.17x = 53,068.89 × 36,332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,429.17x = 1,928,123,057.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,123,057.82/38,429.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,173.43

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