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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,063.72, 78,758.74 and 38,233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,063.72, 78,758.74 and 38,233.56 is: 52,769.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,063.72 : 78,758.74 = 38,233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,063.72/78,758.74 = 38,233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,063.72x = 78,758.74 × 38,233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,063.72x = 3,011,226,617.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,226,617.52/57,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,769.55

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