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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,007.44, 54,049.23 and 20,225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,007.44, 54,049.23 and 20,225.96 is: 30,360.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,007.44 : 54,049.23 = 20,225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,007.44/54,049.23 = 20,225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,007.44x = 54,049.23 × 20,225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,007.44x = 1,093,197,699.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,197,699.13/36,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,360.33

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