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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,317.53, 58,691.23 and 36,390.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,317.53, 58,691.23 and 36,390.71 is: 54,322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,317.53 : 58,691.23 = 36,390.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,317.53/58,691.23 = 36,390.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,317.53x = 58,691.23 × 36,390.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,317.53x = 2,135,815,530.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,815,530.47/39,317.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,322.22

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