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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,396.39, 52,603.37 and 36,958.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,396.39, 52,603.37 and 36,958.23 is: 50,633.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,396.39 : 52,603.37 = 36,958.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,396.39/52,603.37 = 36,958.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,396.39x = 52,603.37 × 36,958.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,396.39x = 1,944,127,262.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,127,262.44/38,396.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,633.08

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