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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,023.40, 54,035.10 and 16,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,023.40, 54,035.10 and 16,340.40 is: 24,510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,023.40 : 54,035.10 = 16,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,023.40/54,035.10 = 16,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,023.40x = 54,035.10 × 16,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,023.40x = 882,955,148.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,955,148.04/36,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,510.60

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