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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,583.13, 58,163.88 and 36,011.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,583.13, 58,163.88 and 36,011.27 is: 54,286.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,583.13 : 58,163.88 = 36,011.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,583.13/58,163.88 = 36,011.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,583.13x = 58,163.88 × 36,011.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,583.13x = 2,094,555,159.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,555,159.24/38,583.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,286.81

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