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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,049.31, 53,998.56 and 28,991.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,049.31, 53,998.56 and 28,991.11 is: 43,426.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,049.31 : 53,998.56 = 28,991.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,049.31/53,998.56 = 28,991.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,049.31x = 53,998.56 × 28,991.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,049.31x = 1,565,478,166.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,478,166.52/36,049.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,426.02

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