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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,425.22, 54,615.20 and 15,354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,425.22, 54,615.20 and 15,354.42 is: 23,022.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,425.22 : 54,615.20 = 15,354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,425.22/54,615.20 = 15,354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,425.22x = 54,615.20 × 15,354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,425.22x = 838,584,719.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,584,719.18/36,425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,022.09

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