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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,905.20, 58,357.80 and 36,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,905.20, 58,357.80 and 36,601.20 is: 54,901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,905.20 : 58,357.80 = 36,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,905.20/58,357.80 = 36,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,905.20x = 58,357.80 × 36,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,905.20x = 2,135,965,509.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,965,509.36/38,905.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,901.80

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