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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,211.92, 54,299.36 and 15,146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,211.92, 54,299.36 and 15,146.26 is: 22,711.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,211.92 : 54,299.36 = 15,146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,211.92/54,299.36 = 15,146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,211.92x = 54,299.36 × 15,146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,211.92x = 822,432,224.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,432,224.39/36,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,711.64

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