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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,586.68, 58,169.22 and 36,014.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,586.68, 58,169.22 and 36,014.81 is: 54,292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,586.68 : 58,169.22 = 36,014.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,586.68/58,169.22 = 36,014.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,586.68x = 58,169.22 × 36,014.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,586.68x = 2,094,953,226.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,953,226.07/38,586.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,292.14

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