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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,005.55, 54,008.33 and 23,320.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,005.55, 54,008.33 and 23,320.95 is: 34,981.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,005.55 : 54,008.33 = 23,320.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,005.55/54,008.33 = 23,320.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,005.55x = 54,008.33 × 23,320.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,005.55x = 1,259,525,446.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,525,446.91/36,005.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,981.43

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