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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,057.14, 54,105.07 and 15,011.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,057.14, 54,105.07 and 15,011.71 is: 22,525.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,057.14 : 54,105.07 = 15,011.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,057.14/54,105.07 = 15,011.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,057.14x = 54,105.07 × 15,011.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,057.14x = 812,209,455.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,209,455.00/36,057.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,525.62

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