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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,150.09, 54,130.82 and 29,091.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,150.09, 54,130.82 and 29,091.55 is: 43,561.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,150.09 : 54,130.82 = 29,091.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,150.09/54,130.82 = 29,091.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,150.09x = 54,130.82 × 29,091.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,150.09x = 1,574,749,175.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,749,175.79/36,150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,561.42

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