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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,587.18, 58,169.97 and 36,015.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,587.18, 58,169.97 and 36,015.31 is: 54,292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,587.18 : 58,169.97 = 36,015.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,587.18/58,169.97 = 36,015.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,587.18x = 58,169.97 × 36,015.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,587.18x = 2,095,009,502.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,009,502.24/38,587.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,292.89

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