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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,061.84, 54,019.32 and 29,422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,061.84, 54,019.32 and 29,422 is: 44,073.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,061.84 : 54,019.32 = 29,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,061.84/54,019.32 = 29,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,061.84x = 54,019.32 × 29,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,061.84x = 1,589,356,433.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,356,433.04/36,061.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,073.08

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