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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,220.19, 54,343.13 and 16,228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,220.19, 54,343.13 and 16,228.10 is: 24,347.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,220.19 : 54,343.13 = 16,228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,220.19/54,343.13 = 16,228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,220.19x = 54,343.13 × 16,228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,220.19x = 881,885,395.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,885,395.10/36,220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,347.90

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