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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,320.67, 54,453.96 and 15,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,320.67, 54,453.96 and 15,266.88 is: 22,888.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,320.67 : 54,453.96 = 15,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,320.67/54,453.96 = 15,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,320.67x = 54,453.96 × 15,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,320.67x = 831,342,072.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,342,072.84/36,320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,888.95

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