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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,569.76, 54,854.88 and 10,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,569.76, 54,854.88 and 10,275 is: 15,412.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,569.76 : 54,854.88 = 10,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,569.76/54,854.88 = 10,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,569.76x = 54,854.88 × 10,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,569.76x = 563,633,892
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,633,892/36,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,412.57

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