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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,164.94, 54,260.44 and 16,172.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,164.94, 54,260.44 and 16,172.73 is: 24,264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,164.94 : 54,260.44 = 16,172.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,164.94/54,260.44 = 16,172.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,164.94x = 54,260.44 × 16,172.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,164.94x = 877,539,445.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,539,445.80/36,164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,264.92

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