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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,540.61, 54,807.33 and 24,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,540.61, 54,807.33 and 24,770 is: 37,152.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,540.61 : 54,807.33 = 24,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,540.61/54,807.33 = 24,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,540.61x = 54,807.33 × 24,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,540.61x = 1,357,577,564.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,577,564.10/36,540.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,152.57

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