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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,365.06, 54,533.14 and 15,315.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,365.06, 54,533.14 and 15,315.19 is: 22,966.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,365.06 : 54,533.14 = 15,315.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,365.06/54,533.14 = 15,315.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,365.06x = 54,533.14 × 15,315.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,365.06x = 835,185,225.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,185,225.78/36,365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,966.69

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