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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,161.34, 49,899.96 and 21,054.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,161.34, 49,899.96 and 21,054.12 is: 29,053.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,161.34 : 49,899.96 = 21,054.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,161.34/49,899.96 = 21,054.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,161.34x = 49,899.96 × 21,054.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,161.34x = 1,050,599,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,599,745.84/36,161.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,053.12

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