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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,206.04, 49,954.96 and 21,854.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,206.04, 49,954.96 and 21,854.53 is: 30,153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,206.04 : 49,954.96 = 21,854.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,206.04/49,954.96 = 21,854.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,206.04x = 49,954.96 × 21,854.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,206.04x = 1,091,742,171.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,742,171.97/36,206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,153.59

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