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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,071.29, 54,033.43 and 29,431.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,071.29, 54,033.43 and 29,431.45 is: 44,087.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,071.29 : 54,033.43 = 29,431.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,071.29/54,033.43 = 29,431.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,071.29x = 54,033.43 × 29,431.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,071.29x = 1,590,282,193.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,282,193.37/36,071.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,087.20

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