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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,117.60, 54,139.95 and 16,410.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,117.60, 54,139.95 and 16,410.30 is: 24,598.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,117.60 : 54,139.95 = 16,410.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,117.60/54,139.95 = 16,410.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,117.60x = 54,139.95 × 16,410.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,117.60x = 888,452,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,452,821.49/36,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.89

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