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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,205.81, 54,293.31 and 16,496.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,205.81, 54,293.31 and 16,496.89 is: 24,738.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,205.81 : 54,293.31 = 16,496.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,205.81/54,293.31 = 16,496.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,205.81x = 54,293.31 × 16,496.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,205.81x = 895,670,762.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,670,762.81/36,205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,738.32

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