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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,268.40, 54,316.20 and 22,271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,268.40, 54,316.20 and 22,271.60 is: 33,354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,268.40 : 54,316.20 = 22,271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,268.40/54,316.20 = 22,271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,268.40x = 54,316.20 × 22,271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,268.40x = 1,209,708,679.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,708,679.92/36,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,354.34

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