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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,115.83, 54,140.94 and 16,383.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,115.83, 54,140.94 and 16,383.65 is: 24,560.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,115.83 : 54,140.94 = 16,383.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,115.83/54,140.94 = 16,383.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,115.83x = 54,140.94 × 16,383.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,115.83x = 887,025,940.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,025,940.93/36,115.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,560.59

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