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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,359.97, 54,533.88 and 10,067.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,359.97, 54,533.88 and 10,067.37 is: 15,099.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,359.97 : 54,533.88 = 10,067.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,359.97/54,533.88 = 10,067.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,359.97x = 54,533.88 × 10,067.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,359.97x = 549,012,747.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,012,747.50/36,359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,099.37

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