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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,019.71, 54,030.11 and 16,298.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,019.71, 54,030.11 and 16,298.91 is: 24,448.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,019.71 : 54,030.11 = 16,298.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,019.71/54,030.11 = 16,298.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,019.71x = 54,030.11 × 16,298.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,019.71x = 880,631,818.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,631,818.69/36,019.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,448.61

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