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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,238.15, 54,358.94 and 29,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,238.15, 54,358.94 and 29,901.28 is: 44,853.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,238.15 : 54,358.94 = 29,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,238.15/54,358.94 = 29,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,238.15x = 54,358.94 × 29,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,238.15x = 1,625,401,464.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,401,464.14/36,238.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,853.32

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