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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,098.64, 54,147.96 and 23,783.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,098.64, 54,147.96 and 23,783.76 is: 35,675.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,098.64 : 54,147.96 = 23,783.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,098.64/54,147.96 = 23,783.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,098.64x = 54,147.96 × 23,783.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,098.64x = 1,287,842,085.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,842,085.13/36,098.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,675.64

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