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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,003.60, 54,005.40 and 22,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,003.60, 54,005.40 and 22,006.80 is: 33,010.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,003.60 : 54,005.40 = 22,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,003.60/54,005.40 = 22,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,003.60x = 54,005.40 × 22,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,003.60x = 1,188,486,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,486,036.72/36,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,010.20

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