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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,427.98, 54,645.61 and 10,132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,427.98, 54,645.61 and 10,132.72 is: 15,200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,427.98 : 54,645.61 = 10,132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,427.98/54,645.61 = 10,132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,427.98x = 54,645.61 × 10,132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,427.98x = 553,708,704.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,708,704.60/36,427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,200.09

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