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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,159.18, 54,293.85 and 34,377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,159.18, 54,293.85 and 34,377.18 is: 51,618.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,159.18 : 54,293.85 = 34,377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,159.18/54,293.85 = 34,377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,159.18x = 54,293.85 × 34,377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,159.18x = 1,866,469,454.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,469,454.34/36,159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,618.14

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