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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,651.02, 54,983.95 and 15,591.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,651.02, 54,983.95 and 15,591.02 is: 23,389.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,651.02 : 54,983.95 = 15,591.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,651.02/54,983.95 = 15,591.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,651.02x = 54,983.95 × 15,591.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,651.02x = 857,255,550.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,255,550.23/36,651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,389.68

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