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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,335.30, 54,511.05 and 28,462.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,335.30, 54,511.05 and 28,462.10 is: 42,699.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,335.30 : 54,511.05 = 28,462.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,335.30/54,511.05 = 28,462.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,335.30x = 54,511.05 × 28,462.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,335.30x = 1,551,498,956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,498,956.21/36,335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,699.49

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