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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,211.90, 54,285.45 and 23,737.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,211.90, 54,285.45 and 23,737.90 is: 35,585.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,211.90 : 54,285.45 = 23,737.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,211.90/54,285.45 = 23,737.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,211.90x = 54,285.45 × 23,737.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,211.90x = 1,288,622,583.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,622,583.56/36,211.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,585.61

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