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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,644.08, 54,961.80 and 16,383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,644.08, 54,961.80 and 16,383.28 is: 24,572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,644.08 : 54,961.80 = 16,383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,644.08/54,961.80 = 16,383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,644.08x = 54,961.80 × 16,383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,644.08x = 900,454,558.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,454,558.70/36,644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,572.99

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