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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,171.93, 54,266.43 and 15,100.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,171.93, 54,266.43 and 15,100.26 is: 22,653.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,171.93 : 54,266.43 = 15,100.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,171.93/54,266.43 = 15,100.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,171.93x = 54,266.43 × 15,100.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,171.93x = 819,437,202.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,437,202.27/36,171.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,653.95

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