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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,157.35, 54,142.58 and 24,947.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,157.35, 54,142.58 and 24,947.26 is: 37,356.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,157.35 : 54,142.58 = 24,947.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,157.35/54,142.58 = 24,947.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,157.35x = 54,142.58 × 24,947.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,157.35x = 1,350,708,760.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,708,760.24/36,157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,356.41

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