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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,022.14, 54,032.52 and 16,286.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,022.14, 54,032.52 and 16,286.91 is: 24,430.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,022.14 : 54,032.52 = 16,286.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,022.14/54,032.52 = 16,286.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,022.14x = 54,032.52 × 16,286.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,022.14x = 880,022,790.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,022,790.31/36,022.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,430.05

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