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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,423.73, 75,135.97 and 36,269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,423.73, 75,135.97 and 36,269.64 is: 50,072.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,423.73 : 75,135.97 = 36,269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,423.73/75,135.97 = 36,269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,423.73x = 75,135.97 × 36,269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,423.73x = 2,725,154,628.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,154,628.29/54,423.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,072.91

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