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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,031.48, 53,998.04 and 22,860.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,031.48, 53,998.04 and 22,860.24 is: 34,259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,031.48 : 53,998.04 = 22,860.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,031.48/53,998.04 = 22,860.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,031.48x = 53,998.04 × 22,860.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,031.48x = 1,234,408,153.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,408,153.93/36,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,259.16

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