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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,475.72, 54,711.45 and 10,179.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,475.72, 54,711.45 and 10,179.47 is: 15,268.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,475.72 : 54,711.45 = 10,179.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,475.72/54,711.45 = 10,179.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,475.72x = 54,711.45 × 10,179.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,475.72x = 556,933,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,933,700.71/36,475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,268.62

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