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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,848.31, 58,370.97 and 36,236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,848.31, 58,370.97 and 36,236.19 is: 54,446.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,848.31 : 58,370.97 = 36,236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,848.31/58,370.97 = 36,236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,848.31x = 58,370.97 × 36,236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,848.31x = 2,115,141,559.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,141,559.40/38,848.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,446.17

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