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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,008.70, 54,006.81 and 16,282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,008.70, 54,006.81 and 16,282.68 is: 24,421.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,008.70 : 54,006.81 = 16,282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,008.70/54,006.81 = 16,282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,008.70x = 54,006.81 × 16,282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,008.70x = 879,375,605.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,375,605.05/36,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,421.20

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