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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,007.70, 54,011.55 and 33,383.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,007.70, 54,011.55 and 33,383.30 is: 50,074.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,007.70 : 54,011.55 = 33,383.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,007.70/54,011.55 = 33,383.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,007.70x = 54,011.55 × 33,383.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,007.70x = 1,803,083,777.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,083,777.12/36,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,074.95

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