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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,211.59, 54,310.70 and 15,145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,211.59, 54,310.70 and 15,145.92 is: 22,716.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,211.59 : 54,310.70 = 15,145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,211.59/54,310.70 = 15,145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,211.59x = 54,310.70 × 15,145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,211.59x = 822,585,555.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,585,555.21/36,211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,716.08

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