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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,160.65, 53,969.87 and 33,798.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,160.65, 53,969.87 and 33,798.69 is: 50,444.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,160.65 : 53,969.87 = 33,798.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,160.65/53,969.87 = 33,798.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,160.65x = 53,969.87 × 33,798.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,160.65x = 1,824,110,989.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,110,989.97/36,160.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,444.64

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