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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,001.16, 81,029.08 and 36,434.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,001.16, 81,029.08 and 36,434.10 is: 54,669.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,001.16 : 81,029.08 = 36,434.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,001.16/81,029.08 = 36,434.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,001.16x = 81,029.08 × 36,434.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,001.16x = 2,952,221,603.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,221,603.63/54,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,669.60

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