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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,211, 54,327.06 and 15,436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,211, 54,327.06 and 15,436.60 is: 23,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,211 : 54,327.06 = 15,436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,211/54,327.06 = 15,436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,211x = 54,327.06 × 15,436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,211x = 838,625,094.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,625,094.40/36,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,159.40

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