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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,652.49, 54,995.13 and 21,070.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,652.49, 54,995.13 and 21,070.11 is: 31,614.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,652.49 : 54,995.13 = 21,070.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,652.49/54,995.13 = 21,070.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,652.49x = 54,995.13 × 21,070.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,652.49x = 1,158,753,333.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,753,333.21/36,652.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,614.59

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