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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,011.20, 54,016.80 and 22,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,011.20, 54,016.80 and 22,014.40 is: 33,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,011.20 : 54,016.80 = 22,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,011.20/54,016.80 = 22,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,011.20x = 54,016.80 × 22,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,011.20x = 1,189,147,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,147,441.92/36,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,021.60

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