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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,295.76, 54,405.20 and 20,679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,295.76, 54,405.20 and 20,679.92 is: 30,997.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,295.76 : 54,405.20 = 20,679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,295.76/54,405.20 = 20,679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,295.76x = 54,405.20 × 20,679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,295.76x = 1,125,095,183.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,095,183.58/36,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,997.98

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