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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,150.56, 54,176.63 and 22,979.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,150.56, 54,176.63 and 22,979.36 is: 34,437.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,150.56 : 54,176.63 = 22,979.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,150.56/54,176.63 = 22,979.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,150.56x = 54,176.63 × 22,979.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,150.56x = 1,244,943,898.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,943,898.58/36,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,437.75

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