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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,010.70, 54,016.05 and 9,718.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,010.70, 54,016.05 and 9,718.10 is: 14,577.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,010.70 : 54,016.05 = 9,718.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,010.70/54,016.05 = 9,718.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,010.70x = 54,016.05 × 9,718.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,010.70x = 524,933,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,933,375.51/36,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,577.15

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