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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,169.84, 54,254.76 and 19,537.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,169.84, 54,254.76 and 19,537.71 is: 29,306.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,169.84 : 54,254.76 = 19,537.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,169.84/54,254.76 = 19,537.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,169.84x = 54,254.76 × 19,537.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,169.84x = 1,060,013,600.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,013,600.18/36,169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,306.56

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