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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,066, 54,098.28 and 16,340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,066, 54,098.28 and 16,340.88 is: 24,510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,066 : 54,098.28 = 16,340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,066/54,098.28 = 16,340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,066x = 54,098.28 × 16,340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,066x = 884,013,501.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,013,501.69/36,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,510.99

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