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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,586.18, 58,168.46 and 36,014.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,586.18, 58,168.46 and 36,014.31 is: 54,291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,586.18 : 58,168.46 = 36,014.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,586.18/58,168.46 = 36,014.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,586.18x = 58,168.46 × 36,014.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,586.18x = 2,094,896,950.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,896,950.66/38,586.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,291.39

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