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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,010.60, 53,996.70 and 15,210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,010.60, 53,996.70 and 15,210.60 is: 22,807.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,010.60 : 53,996.70 = 15,210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,010.60/53,996.70 = 15,210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,010.60x = 53,996.70 × 15,210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,010.60x = 821,322,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,322,205.02/36,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,807.79

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