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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,459.09, 54,688.65 and 10,164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,459.09, 54,688.65 and 10,164.06 is: 15,246.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,459.09 : 54,688.65 = 10,164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,459.09/54,688.65 = 10,164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,459.09x = 54,688.65 × 10,164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,459.09x = 555,858,719.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,858,719.92/36,459.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,246.09

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