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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,141.95, 54,212.90 and 15,091.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,141.95, 54,212.90 and 15,091.91 is: 22,637.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,141.95 : 54,212.90 = 15,091.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,141.95/54,212.90 = 15,091.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,141.95x = 54,212.90 × 15,091.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,141.95x = 818,175,974.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,175,974.30/36,141.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,637.85

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