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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,591.96, 54,975.50 and 23,469.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,591.96, 54,975.50 and 23,469.96 is: 35,261.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,591.96 : 54,975.50 = 23,469.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,591.96/54,975.50 = 23,469.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,591.96x = 54,975.50 × 23,469.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,591.96x = 1,290,272,785.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,272,785.98/36,591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,261.10

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