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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,607.20, 54,910.80 and 21,832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,607.20, 54,910.80 and 21,832.80 is: 32,749.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,607.20 : 54,910.80 = 21,832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,607.20/54,910.80 = 21,832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,607.20x = 54,910.80 × 21,832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,607.20x = 1,198,856,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,856,514.24/36,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,749.20

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