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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,039.44, 54,011.64 and 21,956.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,039.44, 54,011.64 and 21,956.24 is: 32,905.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,039.44 : 54,011.64 = 21,956.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,039.44/54,011.64 = 21,956.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,039.44x = 54,011.64 × 21,956.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,039.44x = 1,185,892,530.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,892,530.63/36,039.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,905.41

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