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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,998.23, 78,014.04 and 36,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,998.23, 78,014.04 and 36,055 is: 54,094.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,998.23 : 78,014.04 = 36,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,998.23/78,014.04 = 36,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,998.23x = 78,014.04 × 36,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,998.23x = 2,812,796,212.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,796,212.20/51,998.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,094.08

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