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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,217.59, 54,319.70 and 15,151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,217.59, 54,319.70 and 15,151.92 is: 22,725.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,217.59 : 54,319.70 = 15,151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,217.59/54,319.70 = 15,151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,217.59x = 54,319.70 × 15,151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,217.59x = 823,047,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,047,673.06/36,217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,725.08

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