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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,961.41, 58,552.67 and 36,305.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,961.41, 58,552.67 and 36,305.42 is: 54,561.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,961.41 : 58,552.67 = 36,305.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,961.41/58,552.67 = 36,305.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,961.41x = 58,552.67 × 36,305.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,961.41x = 2,125,779,074.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,779,074.47/38,961.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,561.15

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