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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,149.76, 54,216.46 and 16,148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,149.76, 54,216.46 and 16,148.74 is: 24,219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,149.76 : 54,216.46 = 16,148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,149.76/54,216.46 = 16,148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,149.76x = 54,216.46 × 16,148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,149.76x = 875,527,516.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,527,516.26/36,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,219.46

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