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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,028.40, 54,042.60 and 20,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,028.40, 54,042.60 and 20,217.20 is: 30,325.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,028.40 : 54,042.60 = 20,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,028.40/54,042.60 = 20,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,028.40x = 54,042.60 × 20,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,028.40x = 1,092,590,052.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,590,052.72/36,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,325.80

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