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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,170.94, 54,268.29 and 22,828.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,170.94, 54,268.29 and 22,828.50 is: 34,250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,170.94 : 54,268.29 = 22,828.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,170.94/54,268.29 = 22,828.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,170.94x = 54,268.29 × 22,828.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,170.94x = 1,238,863,658.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,863,658.27/36,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,250.25

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