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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,179.56, 54,250.83 and 15,113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,179.56, 54,250.83 and 15,113.86 is: 22,663.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,179.56 : 54,250.83 = 15,113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,179.56/54,250.83 = 15,113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,179.56x = 54,250.83 × 15,113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,179.56x = 819,939,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,939,178.25/36,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,663.05

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