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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,043.39, 54,026.81 and 21,259.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,043.39, 54,026.81 and 21,259.27 is: 31,866.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,043.39 : 54,026.81 = 21,259.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,043.39/54,026.81 = 21,259.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,043.39x = 54,026.81 × 21,259.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,043.39x = 1,148,570,541.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,570,541.03/36,043.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,866.33

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