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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,209.40, 54,314.10 and 36,209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,209.40, 54,314.10 and 36,209.40 is: 54,314.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,209.40 : 54,314.10 = 36,209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,209.40/54,314.10 = 36,209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,209.40x = 54,314.10 × 36,209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,209.40x = 1,966,680,972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,680,972.54/36,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,314.10

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