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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,467.89, 54,696.97 and 10,170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,467.89, 54,696.97 and 10,170.43 is: 15,254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,467.89 : 54,696.97 = 10,170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,467.89/54,696.97 = 10,170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,467.89x = 54,696.97 × 10,170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,467.89x = 556,291,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,291,567.85/36,467.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,254.29

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