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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,359.91, 54,483.98 and 21,539.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,359.91, 54,483.98 and 21,539.34 is: 32,275.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,359.91 : 54,483.98 = 21,539.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,359.91/54,483.98 = 21,539.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,359.91x = 54,483.98 × 21,539.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,359.91x = 1,173,548,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,548,862.08/36,359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,275.90

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