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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,057.48, 54,010.76 and 28,999.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,057.48, 54,010.76 and 28,999.34 is: 43,438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,057.48 : 54,010.76 = 28,999.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,057.48/54,010.76 = 28,999.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,057.48x = 54,010.76 × 28,999.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,057.48x = 1,566,276,392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,276,392.90/36,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,438.32

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