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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,060.19, 53,995.78 and 23,545.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,060.19, 53,995.78 and 23,545.09 is: 35,255.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,060.19 : 53,995.78 = 23,545.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,060.19/53,995.78 = 23,545.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,060.19x = 53,995.78 × 23,545.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,060.19x = 1,271,335,499.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,335,499.72/36,060.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,255.93

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