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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,661.93, 53,354.76 and 36,890.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,661.93, 53,354.76 and 36,890.46 is: 50,910.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,661.93 : 53,354.76 = 36,890.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,661.93/53,354.76 = 36,890.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,661.93x = 53,354.76 × 36,890.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,661.93x = 1,968,281,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,281,639.59/38,661.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,910.07

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