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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,264.26, 54,331.92 and 15,157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,264.26, 54,331.92 and 15,157.82 is: 22,709.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,264.26 : 54,331.92 = 15,157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,264.26/54,331.92 = 15,157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,264.26x = 54,331.92 × 15,157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,264.26x = 823,553,463.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,553,463.61/36,264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,709.78

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