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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,181.59, 54,178.92 and 24,971.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,181.59, 54,178.92 and 24,971.52 is: 37,392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,181.59 : 54,178.92 = 24,971.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,181.59/54,178.92 = 24,971.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,181.59x = 54,178.92 × 24,971.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,181.59x = 1,352,929,984.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,929,984.36/36,181.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,392.77

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