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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,314.70, 54,472.05 and 36,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,314.70, 54,472.05 and 36,314.70 is: 54,472.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,314.70 : 54,472.05 = 36,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,314.70/54,472.05 = 36,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,314.70x = 54,472.05 × 36,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,314.70x = 1,978,136,154.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,136,154.14/36,314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,472.05

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