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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,701.56, 55,009.63 and 30,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,701.56, 55,009.63 and 30,049.28 is: 45,038.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,701.56 : 55,009.63 = 30,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,701.56/55,009.63 = 30,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,701.56x = 55,009.63 × 30,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,701.56x = 1,652,999,743.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,999,743.37/36,701.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,038.96

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