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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,409.67, 54,635.74 and 15,348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,409.67, 54,635.74 and 15,348.42 is: 23,031.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,409.67 : 54,635.74 = 15,348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,409.67/54,635.74 = 15,348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,409.67x = 54,635.74 × 15,348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,409.67x = 838,572,451.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,572,451.04/36,409.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,031.58

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