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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,350.76, 54,486.84 and 15,285.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,350.76, 54,486.84 and 15,285.90 is: 22,912.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,350.76 : 54,486.84 = 15,285.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,350.76/54,486.84 = 15,285.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,350.76x = 54,486.84 × 15,285.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,350.76x = 832,880,387.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,880,387.56/36,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,912.32

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