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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,169.59, 54,254.39 and 15,098.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,169.59, 54,254.39 and 15,098.14 is: 22,647.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,169.59 : 54,254.39 = 15,098.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,169.59/54,254.39 = 15,098.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,169.59x = 54,254.39 × 15,098.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,169.59x = 819,140,364.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,140,364.19/36,169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,647.21

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