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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,211.26, 54,069.17 and 32,438.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,211.26, 54,069.17 and 32,438.69 is: 48,436.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,211.26 : 54,069.17 = 32,438.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,211.26/54,069.17 = 32,438.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,211.26x = 54,069.17 × 32,438.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,211.26x = 1,753,932,611.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,932,611.65/36,211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,436.11

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