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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,007.30, 54,010.95 and 33,382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,007.30, 54,010.95 and 33,382.90 is: 50,074.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,007.30 : 54,010.95 = 33,382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,007.30/54,010.95 = 33,382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,007.30x = 54,010.95 × 33,382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,007.30x = 1,803,042,142.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,042,142.76/36,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,074.35

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