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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,265.96, 54,390.08 and 28,348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,265.96, 54,390.08 and 28,348.88 is: 42,516.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,265.96 : 54,390.08 = 28,348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,265.96/54,390.08 = 28,348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,265.96x = 54,390.08 × 28,348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,265.96x = 1,541,897,851.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,897,851.11/36,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,516.39

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