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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,541.61, 54,808.83 and 24,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,541.61, 54,808.83 and 24,771 is: 37,154.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,541.61 : 54,808.83 = 24,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,541.61/54,808.83 = 24,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,541.61x = 54,808.83 × 24,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,541.61x = 1,357,669,527.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,669,527.93/36,541.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,154.07

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