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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,411.32, 54,582.96 and 16,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,411.32, 54,582.96 and 16,670 is: 24,989.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,411.32 : 54,582.96 = 16,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,411.32/54,582.96 = 16,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,411.32x = 54,582.96 × 16,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,411.32x = 909,897,943.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,897,943.20/36,411.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,989.42

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