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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,644.14, 52,929.35 and 36,374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,644.14, 52,929.35 and 36,374.52 is: 49,820.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,644.14 : 52,929.35 = 36,374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,644.14/52,929.35 = 36,374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,644.14x = 52,929.35 × 36,374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,644.14x = 1,925,279,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,279,555.45/38,644.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,820.74

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