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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,481.44, 54,717.28 and 10,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,481.44, 54,717.28 and 10,184 is: 15,274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,481.44 : 54,717.28 = 10,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,481.44/54,717.28 = 10,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,481.44x = 54,717.28 × 10,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,481.44x = 557,240,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,240,779.52/36,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,274.64

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