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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,324.68, 54,445.10 and 16,605.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,324.68, 54,445.10 and 16,605.23 is: 24,888.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,324.68 : 54,445.10 = 16,605.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,324.68/54,445.10 = 16,605.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,324.68x = 54,445.10 × 16,605.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,324.68x = 904,073,052.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,073,052.62/36,324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,888.68

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