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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,007.30, 54,010.95 and 23,322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,007.30, 54,010.95 and 23,322.70 is: 34,984.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,007.30 : 54,010.95 = 23,322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,007.30/54,010.95 = 23,322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,007.30x = 54,010.95 × 23,322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,007.30x = 1,259,681,183.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,681,183.57/36,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,984.05

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