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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,099.63, 54,171.32 and 15,323.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,099.63, 54,171.32 and 15,323.13 is: 22,993.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,099.63 : 54,171.32 = 15,323.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,099.63/54,171.32 = 15,323.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,099.63x = 54,171.32 × 15,323.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,099.63x = 830,074,178.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,074,178.63/36,099.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,993.98

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