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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,221.90, 54,246.45 and 36,221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,221.90, 54,246.45 and 36,221.90 is: 54,246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,221.90 : 54,246.45 = 36,221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,221.90/54,246.45 = 36,221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,221.90x = 54,246.45 × 36,221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,221.90x = 1,964,909,487.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,909,487.26/36,221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,246.45

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