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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,377.91, 54,567.27 and 10,082.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,377.91, 54,567.27 and 10,082.88 is: 15,124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,377.91 : 54,567.27 = 10,082.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,377.91/54,567.27 = 10,082.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,377.91x = 54,567.27 × 10,082.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,377.91x = 550,195,235.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,195,235.34/36,377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,124.43

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