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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,147.74, 54,221.99 and 15,090.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,147.74, 54,221.99 and 15,090.98 is: 22,636.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,147.74 : 54,221.99 = 15,090.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,147.74/54,221.99 = 15,090.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,147.74x = 54,221.99 × 15,090.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,147.74x = 818,262,620.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,262,620.09/36,147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,636.62

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