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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,190.08, 54,285.84 and 16,454.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,190.08, 54,285.84 and 16,454.88 is: 24,682.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,190.08 : 54,285.84 = 16,454.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,190.08/54,285.84 = 16,454.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,190.08x = 54,285.84 × 16,454.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,190.08x = 893,266,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,266,982.90/36,190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.65

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