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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,666.60, 57,999.90 and 36,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,666.60, 57,999.90 and 36,852.20 is: 55,278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,666.60 : 57,999.90 = 36,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,666.60/57,999.90 = 36,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,666.60x = 57,999.90 × 36,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,666.60x = 2,137,423,914.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,423,914.78/38,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,278.30

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