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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,050.67, 54,075.06 and 16,314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,050.67, 54,075.06 and 16,314.84 is: 24,471.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,050.67 : 54,075.06 = 16,314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,050.67/54,075.06 = 16,314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,050.67x = 54,075.06 × 16,314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,050.67x = 882,225,951.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,225,951.89/36,050.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,471.83

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