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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,012.96, 54,019.98 and 16,292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,012.96, 54,019.98 and 16,292.16 is: 24,438.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,012.96 : 54,019.98 = 16,292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,012.96/54,019.98 = 16,292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,012.96x = 54,019.98 × 16,292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,012.96x = 880,102,157.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,102,157.36/36,012.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,438.48

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