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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,145.26, 54,199.70 and 15,079.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,145.26, 54,199.70 and 15,079.84 is: 22,612.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,145.26 : 54,199.70 = 15,079.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,145.26/54,199.70 = 15,079.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,145.26x = 54,199.70 × 15,079.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,145.26x = 817,322,804.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,322,804.05/36,145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,612.17

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