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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,252.84, 54,314.94 and 15,146.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,252.84, 54,314.94 and 15,146.47 is: 22,692.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,252.84 : 54,314.94 = 15,146.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,252.84/54,314.94 = 15,146.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,252.84x = 54,314.94 × 15,146.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,252.84x = 822,679,337.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,679,337.69/36,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,692.82

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