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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,326.92, 54,511.43 and 15,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,326.92, 54,511.43 and 15,265.30 is: 22,906.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,326.92 : 54,511.43 = 15,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,326.92/54,511.43 = 15,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,326.92x = 54,511.43 × 15,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,326.92x = 832,133,097.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,133,097.99/36,326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,906.79

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