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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,465.12, 54,697.44 and 10,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,465.12, 54,697.44 and 10,170 is: 15,254.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,465.12 : 54,697.44 = 10,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,465.12/54,697.44 = 10,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,465.12x = 54,697.44 × 10,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,465.12x = 556,272,964.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,272,964.80/36,465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,254.93

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