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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,243.28, 54,131.70 and 36,618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,243.28, 54,131.70 and 36,618.88 is: 50,511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,243.28 : 54,131.70 = 36,618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,243.28/54,131.70 = 36,618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,243.28x = 54,131.70 × 36,618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,243.28x = 1,982,242,226.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,242,226.50/39,243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,511.63

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