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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,007.44, 53,979.24 and 19,376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,007.44, 53,979.24 and 19,376.40 is: 29,047.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,007.44 : 53,979.24 = 19,376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,007.44/53,979.24 = 19,376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,007.44x = 53,979.24 × 19,376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,007.44x = 1,045,923,345.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,923,345.94/36,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,047.42

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