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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,179.29, 54,266.79 and 10,878.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,179.29, 54,266.79 and 10,878.23 is: 16,316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,179.29 : 54,266.79 = 10,878.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,179.29/54,266.79 = 10,878.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,179.29x = 54,266.79 × 10,878.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,179.29x = 590,326,799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,326,799.44/36,179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,316.70

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