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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,580.89, 54,867.33 and 24,810.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,580.89, 54,867.33 and 24,810.27 is: 37,212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,580.89 : 54,867.33 = 24,810.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,580.89/54,867.33 = 24,810.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,580.89x = 54,867.33 × 24,810.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,580.89x = 1,361,273,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,273,271.48/36,580.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,212.69

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