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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,328, 54,174.09 and 35,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,328, 54,174.09 and 35,995.84 is: 53,678.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,328 : 54,174.09 = 35,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,328/54,174.09 = 35,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,328x = 54,174.09 × 35,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,328x = 1,950,041,875.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,041,875.79/36,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,678.76

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