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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,006.70, 54,010.05 and 29,440.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,006.70, 54,010.05 and 29,440.30 is: 44,160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,006.70 : 54,010.05 = 29,440.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,006.70/54,010.05 = 29,440.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,006.70x = 54,010.05 × 29,440.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,006.70x = 1,590,072,075.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,072,075.02/36,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,160.45

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