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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,094.21, 54,035.74 and 21,055.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,094.21, 54,035.74 and 21,055.34 is: 31,521.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,094.21 : 54,035.74 = 21,055.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,094.21/54,035.74 = 21,055.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,094.21x = 54,035.74 × 21,055.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,094.21x = 1,137,741,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,741,039.26/36,094.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,521.43

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