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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,160.55, 54,231.95 and 15,100.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,160.55, 54,231.95 and 15,100.75 is: 22,647.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,160.55 : 54,231.95 = 15,100.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,160.55/54,231.95 = 15,100.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,160.55x = 54,231.95 × 15,100.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,160.55x = 818,942,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,942,847.80/36,160.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,647.41

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