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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,475.86, 54,713.78 and 28,167.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,475.86, 54,713.78 and 28,167.98 is: 42,251.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,475.86 : 54,713.78 = 28,167.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,475.86/54,713.78 = 28,167.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,475.86x = 54,713.78 × 28,167.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,475.86x = 1,541,176,660.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,176,660.76/36,475.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,251.96

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