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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,054.24, 50,009.40 and 35,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,054.24, 50,009.40 and 35,095.20 is: 48,679.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,054.24 : 50,009.40 = 35,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,054.24/50,009.40 = 35,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,054.24x = 50,009.40 × 35,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,054.24x = 1,755,089,894.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,089,894.88/36,054.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,679.15

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