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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,212.04, 54,289.44 and 23,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,212.04, 54,289.44 and 23,535 is: 35,283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,212.04 : 54,289.44 = 23,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,212.04/54,289.44 = 23,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,212.04x = 54,289.44 × 23,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,212.04x = 1,277,701,970.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,701,970.40/36,212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,283.90

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