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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,023.70, 54,003.15 and 22,869.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,023.70, 54,003.15 and 22,869.30 is: 34,283.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,023.70 : 54,003.15 = 22,869.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,023.70/54,003.15 = 22,869.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,023.70x = 54,003.15 × 22,869.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,023.70x = 1,235,014,238.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,014,238.30/36,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,283.38

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