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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,266.44, 54,292.74 and 35,372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,266.44, 54,292.74 and 35,372.20 is: 52,954.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,266.44 : 54,292.74 = 35,372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,266.44/54,292.74 = 35,372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,266.44x = 54,292.74 × 35,372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,266.44x = 1,920,453,657.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,453,657.83/36,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,954.02

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