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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,966.42, 58,560.18 and 36,310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,966.42, 58,560.18 and 36,310.44 is: 54,568.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,966.42 : 58,560.18 = 36,310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,966.42/58,560.18 = 36,310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,966.42x = 58,560.18 × 36,310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,966.42x = 2,126,345,902.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,345,902.28/38,966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,568.67

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