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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,211.16, 54,161.22 and 32,236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,211.16, 54,161.22 and 32,236.76 is: 48,216.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,211.16 : 54,161.22 = 32,236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,211.16/54,161.22 = 32,236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,211.16x = 54,161.22 × 32,236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,211.16x = 1,745,982,250.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,982,250.45/36,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,216.69

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