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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,006.90, 54,010.35 and 22,868.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,006.90, 54,010.35 and 22,868.70 is: 34,303.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,006.90 : 54,010.35 = 22,868.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,006.90/54,010.35 = 22,868.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,006.90x = 54,010.35 × 22,868.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,006.90x = 1,235,146,491.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,146,491.05/36,006.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,303.05

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