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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,258.91, 54,390.99 and 15,177.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,258.91, 54,390.99 and 15,177.75 is: 22,767.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,258.91 : 54,390.99 = 15,177.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,258.91/54,390.99 = 15,177.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,258.91x = 54,390.99 × 15,177.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,258.91x = 825,532,712.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,532,712.50/36,258.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,767.72

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