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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,033.10, 54,049.83 and 16,288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,033.10, 54,049.83 and 16,288.54 is: 24,432.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,033.10 : 54,049.83 = 16,288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,033.10/54,049.83 = 16,288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,033.10x = 54,049.83 × 16,288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,033.10x = 880,392,817.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,392,817.95/36,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,432.89

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