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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,954.52, 58,373.46 and 36,038.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,954.52, 58,373.46 and 36,038.52 is: 54,003.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,954.52 : 58,373.46 = 36,038.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,954.52/58,373.46 = 36,038.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,954.52x = 58,373.46 × 36,038.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,954.52x = 2,103,693,105.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,693,105.68/38,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,003.83

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