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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,164.67, 54,262.58 and 19,521.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,164.67, 54,262.58 and 19,521.41 is: 29,290.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,164.67 : 54,262.58 = 19,521.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,164.67/54,262.58 = 19,521.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,164.67x = 54,262.58 × 19,521.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,164.67x = 1,059,281,702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,281,702.92/36,164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,290.51

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