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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,327.67, 54,512.56 and 15,266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,327.67, 54,512.56 and 15,266.05 is: 22,907.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,327.67 : 54,512.56 = 15,266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,327.67/54,512.56 = 15,266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,327.67x = 54,512.56 × 15,266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,327.67x = 832,191,466.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,191,466.59/36,327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,907.92

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