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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,465.67, 54,707.74 and 10,170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,465.67, 54,707.74 and 10,170.42 is: 15,258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,465.67 : 54,707.74 = 10,170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,465.67/54,707.74 = 10,170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,465.67x = 54,707.74 × 10,170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,465.67x = 556,400,693.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,400,693.05/36,465.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,258.21

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