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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,281.70, 54,422.55 and 15,545.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,281.70, 54,422.55 and 15,545.70 is: 23,318.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,281.70 : 54,422.55 = 15,545.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,281.70/54,422.55 = 15,545.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,281.70x = 54,422.55 × 15,545.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,281.70x = 846,036,635.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,036,635.54/36,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,318.55

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