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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,954.61, 55,498.73 and 34,140.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,954.61, 55,498.73 and 34,140.41 is: 51,272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,954.61 : 55,498.73 = 34,140.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,954.61/55,498.73 = 34,140.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,954.61x = 55,498.73 × 34,140.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,954.61x = 1,894,749,364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,749,364.72/36,954.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,272.34

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