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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,005.10, 53,959.05 and 24,125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,005.10, 53,959.05 and 24,125.10 is: 36,155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,005.10 : 53,959.05 = 24,125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,005.10/53,959.05 = 24,125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,005.10x = 53,959.05 × 24,125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,005.10x = 1,301,767,477.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,767,477.16/36,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,155.09

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