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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,267.53, 54,362.06 and 15,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,267.53, 54,362.06 and 15,219 is: 22,812.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,267.53 : 54,362.06 = 15,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,267.53/54,362.06 = 15,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,267.53x = 54,362.06 × 15,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,267.53x = 827,336,115.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,336,115.05/36,267.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,812.04

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