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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,466.67, 54,709.24 and 10,171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,466.67, 54,709.24 and 10,171.42 is: 15,259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,466.67 : 54,709.24 = 10,171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,466.67/54,709.24 = 10,171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,466.67x = 54,709.24 × 10,171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,466.67x = 556,470,657.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,470,657.92/36,466.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,259.71

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