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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,162.98, 54,151.01 and 24,952.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,162.98, 54,151.01 and 24,952.88 is: 37,364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,162.98 : 54,151.01 = 24,952.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,162.98/54,151.01 = 24,952.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,162.98x = 54,151.01 × 24,952.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,162.98x = 1,351,223,654.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,223,654.41/36,162.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,364.83

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