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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,006.14, 54,015.62 and 12,316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,006.14, 54,015.62 and 12,316.32 is: 18,476.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,006.14 : 54,015.62 = 12,316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,006.14/54,015.62 = 12,316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,006.14x = 54,015.62 × 12,316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,006.14x = 665,273,599.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,273,599.34/36,006.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,476.67

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