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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,651.06, 54,976.72 and 15,588.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,651.06, 54,976.72 and 15,588.09 is: 23,382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,651.06 : 54,976.72 = 15,588.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,651.06/54,976.72 = 15,588.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,651.06x = 54,976.72 × 15,588.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,651.06x = 856,981,745.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,981,745.41/36,651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,382.18

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