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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,030.71, 54,316.33 and 33,622.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,030.71, 54,316.33 and 33,622.29 is: 50,685.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,030.71 : 54,316.33 = 33,622.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,030.71/54,316.33 = 33,622.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,030.71x = 54,316.33 × 33,622.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,030.71x = 1,826,239,314.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,239,314.94/36,030.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,685.63

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