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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,007.32, 53,916.30 and 28,949.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,007.32, 53,916.30 and 28,949.88 is: 43,348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,007.32 : 53,916.30 = 28,949.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,007.32/53,916.30 = 28,949.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,007.32x = 53,916.30 × 28,949.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,007.32x = 1,560,870,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,870,415.04/36,007.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,348.70

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