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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,298.72, 54,451.85 and 10,003.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,298.72, 54,451.85 and 10,003.47 is: 15,006.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,298.72 : 54,451.85 = 10,003.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,298.72/54,451.85 = 10,003.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,298.72x = 54,451.85 × 10,003.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,298.72x = 544,707,125.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,707,125.64/36,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,006.24

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