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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,486.88, 57,862.08 and 35,601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,486.88, 57,862.08 and 35,601.12 is: 53,523.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,486.88 : 57,862.08 = 35,601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,486.88/57,862.08 = 35,601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,486.88x = 57,862.08 × 35,601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,486.88x = 2,059,954,853.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,954,853.53/38,486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,523.56

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