Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,155, 54,232.50 and 11,531
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 36,155, 54,232.50 and 11,531 is: 17,296.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,155 : 54,232.50 = 11,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,155/54,232.50 = 11,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,155x = 54,232.50 × 11,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,155x = 625,354,957.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 625,354,957.50/36,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,296.50
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