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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,623.70, 57,775.58 and 36,261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,623.70, 57,775.58 and 36,261.74 is: 54,242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,623.70 : 57,775.58 = 36,261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,623.70/57,775.58 = 36,261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,623.70x = 57,775.58 × 36,261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,623.70x = 2,095,042,590.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,042,590.12/38,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,242.42

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