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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,211.10, 54,316.65 and 20,659.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,211.10, 54,316.65 and 20,659.10 is: 30,988.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,211.10 : 54,316.65 = 20,659.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,211.10/54,316.65 = 20,659.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,211.10x = 54,316.65 × 20,659.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,211.10x = 1,122,133,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,133,104.02/36,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,988.65

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