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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,163.14, 54,253.37 and 15,091.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,163.14, 54,253.37 and 15,091.46 is: 22,640.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,163.14 : 54,253.37 = 15,091.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,163.14/54,253.37 = 15,091.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,163.14x = 54,253.37 × 15,091.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,163.14x = 818,762,533.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,762,533.13/36,163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,640.81

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