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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,650.88, 54,983.80 and 15,590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,650.88, 54,983.80 and 15,590.88 is: 23,389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,650.88 : 54,983.80 = 15,590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,650.88/54,983.80 = 15,590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,650.88x = 54,983.80 × 15,590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,650.88x = 857,245,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,245,827.74/36,650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,389.50

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