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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,326.67, 54,511.06 and 15,265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,326.67, 54,511.06 and 15,265.05 is: 22,906.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,326.67 : 54,511.06 = 15,265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,326.67/54,511.06 = 15,265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,326.67x = 54,511.06 × 15,265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,326.67x = 832,113,745.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,113,745.74/36,326.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,906.42

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