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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,999.16, 81,026.08 and 36,432.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,999.16, 81,026.08 and 36,432.10 is: 54,666.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,999.16 : 81,026.08 = 36,432.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,999.16/81,026.08 = 36,432.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,999.16x = 81,026.08 × 36,432.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,999.16x = 2,951,950,249.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,950,249.17/53,999.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,666.60

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