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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,729.22, 58,094.28 and 36,840.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,729.22, 58,094.28 and 36,840.66 is: 55,261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,729.22 : 58,094.28 = 36,840.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,729.22/58,094.28 = 36,840.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,729.22x = 58,094.28 × 36,840.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,729.22x = 2,140,231,617.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,231,617.42/38,729.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,261.42

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