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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,098.72, 54,141.48 and 16,372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,098.72, 54,141.48 and 16,372.52 is: 24,555.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,098.72 : 54,141.48 = 16,372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,098.72/54,141.48 = 16,372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,098.72x = 54,141.48 × 16,372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,098.72x = 886,432,464.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,432,464.13/36,098.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,555.79

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