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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,259.84, 54,394.95 and 16,019.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,259.84, 54,394.95 and 16,019.14 is: 24,031.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,259.84 : 54,394.95 = 16,019.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,259.84/54,394.95 = 16,019.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,259.84x = 54,394.95 × 16,019.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,259.84x = 871,360,319.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,360,319.34/36,259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,031.00

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