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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,275.18, 54,474.12 and 22,263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,275.18, 54,474.12 and 22,263.26 is: 33,432.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,275.18 : 54,474.12 = 22,263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,275.18/54,474.12 = 22,263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,275.18x = 54,474.12 × 22,263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,275.18x = 1,212,771,224.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,771,224.46/36,275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,432.54

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