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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,220.59, 54,351.41 and 19,580.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,220.59, 54,351.41 and 19,580.22 is: 29,381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,220.59 : 54,351.41 = 19,580.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,220.59/54,351.41 = 19,580.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,220.59x = 54,351.41 × 19,580.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,220.59x = 1,064,212,467.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,212,467.21/36,220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,381.42

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