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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,099, 54,112.14 and 15,050.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,099, 54,112.14 and 15,050.70 is: 22,560.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,099 : 54,112.14 = 15,050.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,099/54,112.14 = 15,050.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,099x = 54,112.14 × 15,050.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,099x = 814,425,585.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,425,585.50/36,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,560.89

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