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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,795.69, 53,544.29 and 36,263.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,795.69, 53,544.29 and 36,263.07 is: 50,048.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,795.69 : 53,544.29 = 36,263.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,795.69/53,544.29 = 36,263.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,795.69x = 53,544.29 × 36,263.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,795.69x = 1,941,680,155.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,680,155.05/38,795.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,048.87

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