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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,029.72, 53,996.78 and 19,159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,029.72, 53,996.78 and 19,159.22 is: 28,713.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,029.72 : 53,996.78 = 19,159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,029.72/53,996.78 = 19,159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,029.72x = 53,996.78 × 19,159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,029.72x = 1,034,536,187.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,536,187.31/36,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,713.41

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