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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,023.39, 53,924.37 and 30,708.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,023.39, 53,924.37 and 30,708.98 is: 45,969.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,023.39 : 53,924.37 = 30,708.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,023.39/53,924.37 = 30,708.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,023.39x = 53,924.37 × 30,708.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,023.39x = 1,655,962,520.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,962,520.60/36,023.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,969.09

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