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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,497.67, 54,752.10 and 15,437.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,497.67, 54,752.10 and 15,437.73 is: 23,158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,497.67 : 54,752.10 = 15,437.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,497.67/54,752.10 = 15,437.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,497.67x = 54,752.10 × 15,437.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,497.67x = 845,248,136.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,248,136.73/36,497.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,158.96

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