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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,188.62, 54,264.41 and 15,122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,188.62, 54,264.41 and 15,122.91 is: 22,676.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,188.62 : 54,264.41 = 15,122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,188.62/54,264.41 = 15,122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,188.62x = 54,264.41 × 15,122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,188.62x = 820,635,753.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,635,753.05/36,188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,676.62

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