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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,699.13, 54,994.68 and 16,411.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,699.13, 54,994.68 and 16,411.27 is: 24,592.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,699.13 : 54,994.68 = 16,411.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,699.13/54,994.68 = 16,411.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,699.13x = 54,994.68 × 16,411.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,699.13x = 902,532,542.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,532,542.04/36,699.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,592.75

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