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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,737.24, 58,099.48 and 36,215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,737.24, 58,099.48 and 36,215.51 is: 54,317.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,737.24 : 58,099.48 = 36,215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,737.24/58,099.48 = 36,215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,737.24x = 58,099.48 × 36,215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,737.24x = 2,104,101,917.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,101,917.90/38,737.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,317.29

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