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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,010.80, 54,016.20 and 22,921.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,010.80, 54,016.20 and 22,921.20 is: 34,381.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,010.80 : 54,016.20 = 22,921.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,010.80/54,016.20 = 22,921.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,010.80x = 54,016.20 × 22,921.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,010.80x = 1,238,116,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,116,123.44/36,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,381.80

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