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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,823.46, 53,609.98 and 36,830.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,823.46, 53,609.98 and 36,830.54 is: 50,858.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,823.46 : 53,609.98 = 36,830.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,823.46/53,609.98 = 36,830.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,823.46x = 53,609.98 × 36,830.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,823.46x = 1,974,484,512.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,484,512.79/38,823.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,858.03

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