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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,007.60, 53,962.80 and 24,127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,007.60, 53,962.80 and 24,127.60 is: 36,158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,007.60 : 53,962.80 = 24,127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,007.60/53,962.80 = 24,127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,007.60x = 53,962.80 × 24,127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,007.60x = 1,301,992,853.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,992,853.28/36,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,158.83

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