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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,279.98, 54,440.97 and 15,218.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,279.98, 54,440.97 and 15,218.15 is: 22,836.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,279.98 : 54,440.97 = 15,218.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,279.98/54,440.97 = 15,218.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,279.98x = 54,440.97 × 15,218.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,279.98x = 828,490,575.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,490,575.40/36,279.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,836.03

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