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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,245.40, 54,281.70 and 36,245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,245.40, 54,281.70 and 36,245.40 is: 54,281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,245.40 : 54,281.70 = 36,245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,245.40/54,281.70 = 36,245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,245.40x = 54,281.70 × 36,245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,245.40x = 1,967,461,929.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,461,929.18/36,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,281.70

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