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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,179.28, 54,204.48 and 22,132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,179.28, 54,204.48 and 22,132.44 is: 33,159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,179.28 : 54,204.48 = 22,132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,179.28/54,204.48 = 22,132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,179.28x = 54,204.48 × 22,132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,179.28x = 1,199,677,401.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,677,401.33/36,179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,159.24

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