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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,864.61, 53,503.47 and 37,079.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,864.61, 53,503.47 and 37,079.24 is: 51,045.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,864.61 : 53,503.47 = 37,079.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,864.61/53,503.47 = 37,079.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,864.61x = 53,503.47 × 37,079.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,864.61x = 1,983,867,737.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,867,737.45/38,864.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,045.61

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