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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,302.67, 54,426.96 and 15,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,302.67, 54,426.96 and 15,248.88 is: 22,861.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,302.67 : 54,426.96 = 15,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,302.67/54,426.96 = 15,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,302.67x = 54,426.96 × 15,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,302.67x = 829,950,181.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,950,181.80/36,302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,861.96

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