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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,233.41, 54,264.19 and 28,712.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,233.41, 54,264.19 and 28,712.78 is: 43,001.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,233.41 : 54,264.19 = 28,712.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,233.41/54,264.19 = 28,712.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,233.41x = 54,264.19 × 28,712.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,233.41x = 1,558,075,605.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,075,605.78/36,233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,001.08

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