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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,049.69, 53,999.13 and 28,991.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,049.69, 53,999.13 and 28,991.48 is: 43,426.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,049.69 : 53,999.13 = 28,991.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,049.69/53,999.13 = 28,991.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,049.69x = 53,999.13 × 28,991.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,049.69x = 1,565,514,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,514,723.69/36,049.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,426.58

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