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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,162.91, 54,243.86 and 35,269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,162.91, 54,243.86 and 35,269.48 is: 52,903.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,162.91 : 54,243.86 = 35,269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,162.91/54,243.86 = 35,269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,162.91x = 54,243.86 × 35,269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,162.91x = 1,913,152,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,152,423.44/36,162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,903.72

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