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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,327.17, 54,511.81 and 15,265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,327.17, 54,511.81 and 15,265.55 is: 22,907.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,327.17 : 54,511.81 = 15,265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,327.17/54,511.81 = 15,265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,327.17x = 54,511.81 × 15,265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,327.17x = 832,152,488.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,152,488.59/36,327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,907.17

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