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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,009.84, 54,005.54 and 24,762.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,009.84, 54,005.54 and 24,762.86 is: 37,137.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,009.84 : 54,005.54 = 24,762.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,009.84/54,005.54 = 24,762.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,009.84x = 54,005.54 × 24,762.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,009.84x = 1,337,331,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,331,626.24/36,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,137.95

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