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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,162.19, 54,244.72 and 15,371.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,162.19, 54,244.72 and 15,371.47 is: 23,057.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,162.19 : 54,244.72 = 15,371.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,162.19/54,244.72 = 15,371.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,162.19x = 54,244.72 × 15,371.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,162.19x = 833,820,814.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,820,814.91/36,162.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,057.81

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