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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,091.86, 54,148.72 and 16,365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,091.86, 54,148.72 and 16,365.12 is: 24,552.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,091.86 : 54,148.72 = 16,365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,091.86/54,148.72 = 16,365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,091.86x = 54,148.72 × 16,365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,091.86x = 886,150,300.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,150,300.65/36,091.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,552.64

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