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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,095.36, 54,153.97 and 16,368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,095.36, 54,153.97 and 16,368.62 is: 24,557.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,095.36 : 54,153.97 = 16,368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,095.36/54,153.97 = 16,368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,095.36x = 54,153.97 × 16,368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,095.36x = 886,425,444.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,425,444.73/36,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,557.88

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