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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,211.76, 54,069.91 and 32,439.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,211.76, 54,069.91 and 32,439.19 is: 48,436.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,211.76 : 54,069.91 = 32,439.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,211.76/54,069.91 = 32,439.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,211.76x = 54,069.91 × 32,439.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,211.76x = 1,753,983,813.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,983,813.42/36,211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,436.86

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