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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,335.39, 54,558.56 and 30,135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,335.39, 54,558.56 and 30,135.24 is: 45,248.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,335.39 : 54,558.56 = 30,135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,335.39/54,558.56 = 30,135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,335.39x = 54,558.56 × 30,135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,335.39x = 1,644,135,374.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,135,374.99/36,335.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,248.88

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