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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,193.68, 54,285.48 and 20,167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,193.68, 54,285.48 and 20,167.56 is: 30,248.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,193.68 : 54,285.48 = 20,167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,193.68/54,285.48 = 20,167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,193.68x = 54,285.48 × 20,167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,193.68x = 1,094,805,675.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,805,675.03/36,193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,248.53

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