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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,511.82, 54,773.34 and 15,451.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,511.82, 54,773.34 and 15,451.96 is: 23,180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,511.82 : 54,773.34 = 15,451.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,511.82/54,773.34 = 15,451.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,511.82x = 54,773.34 × 15,451.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,511.82x = 846,355,458.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,355,458.75/36,511.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,180.31

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