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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,009.60, 54,014.40 and 22,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,009.60, 54,014.40 and 22,012.80 is: 33,019.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,009.60 : 54,014.40 = 22,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,009.60/54,014.40 = 22,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,009.60x = 54,014.40 × 22,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,009.60x = 1,189,008,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,008,184.32/36,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,019.20

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