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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,171.63, 54,273.51 and 19,512.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,171.63, 54,273.51 and 19,512.36 is: 29,277.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,171.63 : 54,273.51 = 19,512.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,171.63/54,273.51 = 19,512.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,171.63x = 54,273.51 × 19,512.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,171.63x = 1,059,004,265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,004,265.58/36,171.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,277.21

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