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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,821.96, 53,607.91 and 36,829.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,821.96, 53,607.91 and 36,829.04 is: 50,855.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,821.96 : 53,607.91 = 36,829.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,821.96/53,607.91 = 36,829.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,821.96x = 53,607.91 × 36,829.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,821.96x = 1,974,327,861.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,327,861.71/38,821.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,855.96

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