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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,481.80, 57,722.70 and 35,601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,481.80, 57,722.70 and 35,601.80 is: 53,402.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,481.80 : 57,722.70 = 35,601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,481.80/57,722.70 = 35,601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,481.80x = 57,722.70 × 35,601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,481.80x = 2,055,032,020.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,032,020.86/38,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,402.70

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