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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,180.59, 54,177.42 and 24,970.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,180.59, 54,177.42 and 24,970.52 is: 37,391.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,180.59 : 54,177.42 = 24,970.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,180.59/54,177.42 = 24,970.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,180.59x = 54,177.42 × 24,970.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,180.59x = 1,352,838,547.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,838,547.53/36,180.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,391.28

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