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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,205.40, 54,308.10 and 34,995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,205.40, 54,308.10 and 34,995.80 is: 52,493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,205.40 : 54,308.10 = 34,995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,205.40/54,308.10 = 34,995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,205.40x = 54,308.10 × 34,995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,205.40x = 1,900,555,405.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,555,405.98/36,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,493.70

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