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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,468.93, 54,681.51 and 16,722.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,468.93, 54,681.51 and 16,722.75 is: 25,074.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,468.93 : 54,681.51 = 16,722.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,468.93/54,681.51 = 16,722.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,468.93x = 54,681.51 × 16,722.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,468.93x = 914,425,221.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,425,221.35/36,468.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,074.09

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