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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,237.84, 54,356.04 and 20,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,237.84, 54,356.04 and 20,622 is: 30,932.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,237.84 : 54,356.04 = 20,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,237.84/54,356.04 = 20,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,237.84x = 54,356.04 × 20,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,237.84x = 1,120,930,256.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,930,256.88/36,237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,932.59

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