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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,161.76, 54,250.82 and 19,521.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,161.76, 54,250.82 and 19,521.44 is: 29,286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,161.76 : 54,250.82 = 19,521.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,161.76/54,250.82 = 19,521.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,161.76x = 54,250.82 × 19,521.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,161.76x = 1,059,054,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,054,127.58/36,161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,286.58

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