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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,059.19, 53,994.29 and 23,544.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,059.19, 53,994.29 and 23,544.09 is: 35,254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,059.19 : 53,994.29 = 23,544.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,059.19/53,994.29 = 23,544.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,059.19x = 53,994.29 × 23,544.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,059.19x = 1,271,246,305.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,246,305.53/36,059.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,254.43

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