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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,313.02, 54,422.44 and 16,307.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,313.02, 54,422.44 and 16,307.74 is: 24,440.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,313.02 : 54,422.44 = 16,307.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,313.02/54,422.44 = 16,307.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,313.02x = 54,422.44 × 16,307.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,313.02x = 887,507,001.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,507,001.69/36,313.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,440.46

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