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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,404.30, 54,606.45 and 10,109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,404.30, 54,606.45 and 10,109.30 is: 15,163.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,404.30 : 54,606.45 = 10,109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,404.30/54,606.45 = 10,109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,404.30x = 54,606.45 × 10,109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,404.30x = 552,032,984.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,032,984.99/36,404.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,163.95

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