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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,652.97, 54,940.98 and 15,588.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,652.97, 54,940.98 and 15,588.11 is: 23,365.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,652.97 : 54,940.98 = 15,588.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,652.97/54,940.98 = 15,588.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,652.97x = 54,940.98 × 15,588.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,652.97x = 856,426,039.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,426,039.75/36,652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,365.80

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