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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,263.63, 77,669.27 and 38,136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,263.63, 77,669.27 and 38,136.81 is: 52,646.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,263.63 : 77,669.27 = 38,136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,263.63/77,669.27 = 38,136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,263.63x = 77,669.27 × 38,136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,263.63x = 2,962,058,192.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,058,192.83/56,263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,646.06

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