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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,042.30, 53,998.65 and 22,175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,042.30, 53,998.65 and 22,175.10 is: 33,222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,042.30 : 53,998.65 = 22,175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,042.30/53,998.65 = 22,175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,042.30x = 53,998.65 × 22,175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,042.30x = 1,197,425,463.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,425,463.62/36,042.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,222.78

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