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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,155 : 54,232.50 = 11,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,155/54,232.50 = 11,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,155x = 54,232.50 × 11,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,155x = 625,354,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,354,957.50/36,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,296.50

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