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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,914.92, 58,002.20 and 36,700.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,914.92, 58,002.20 and 36,700.38 is: 54,701.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,914.92 : 58,002.20 = 36,700.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,914.92/58,002.20 = 36,700.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,914.92x = 58,002.20 × 36,700.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,914.92x = 2,128,702,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,702,597.33/38,914.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,701.45

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