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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,158.26, 54,217.09 and 24,773.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,158.26, 54,217.09 and 24,773.04 is: 37,145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,158.26 : 54,217.09 = 24,773.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,158.26/54,217.09 = 24,773.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,158.26x = 54,217.09 × 24,773.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,158.26x = 1,343,121,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,121,744.30/36,158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,145.64

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