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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,005.70, 54,008.55 and 29,439.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,005.70, 54,008.55 and 29,439.30 is: 44,158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,005.70 : 54,008.55 = 29,439.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,005.70/54,008.55 = 29,439.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,005.70x = 54,008.55 × 29,439.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,005.70x = 1,589,973,906.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,973,906.02/36,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,158.95

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