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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,253.19, 54,382.38 and 15,172.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,253.19, 54,382.38 and 15,172.01 is: 22,759.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,253.19 : 54,382.38 = 15,172.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,253.19/54,382.38 = 15,172.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,253.19x = 54,382.38 × 15,172.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,253.19x = 825,089,684.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,089,684.38/36,253.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,759.09

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