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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,327, 54,172.60 and 35,994.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,327, 54,172.60 and 35,994.84 is: 53,677.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,327 : 54,172.60 = 35,994.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,327/54,172.60 = 35,994.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,327x = 54,172.60 × 35,994.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,327x = 1,949,934,069.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,934,069.38/36,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,677.27

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