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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,856.90, 58,285.35 and 36,264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,856.90, 58,285.35 and 36,264.90 is: 54,397.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,856.90 : 58,285.35 = 36,264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,856.90/58,285.35 = 36,264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,856.90x = 58,285.35 × 36,264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,856.90x = 2,113,712,389.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,712,389.22/38,856.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,397.35

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