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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,475.74, 54,713.59 and 28,167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,475.74, 54,713.59 and 28,167.87 is: 42,251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,475.74 : 54,713.59 = 28,167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,475.74/54,713.59 = 28,167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,475.74x = 54,713.59 × 28,167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,475.74x = 1,541,164,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,164,875.95/36,475.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,251.78

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