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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,240.61, 58,491.25 and 36,091.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,240.61, 58,491.25 and 36,091.33 is: 53,796.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,240.61 : 58,491.25 = 36,091.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,240.61/58,491.25 = 36,091.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,240.61x = 58,491.25 × 36,091.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,240.61x = 2,111,026,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,026,532.95/39,240.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,796.99

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