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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,266.03, 54,359.81 and 15,217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,266.03, 54,359.81 and 15,217.50 is: 22,809.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,266.03 : 54,359.81 = 15,217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,266.03/54,359.81 = 15,217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,266.03x = 54,359.81 × 15,217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,266.03x = 827,220,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,220,593.50/36,266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,809.79

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