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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,010.80, 54,009.68 and 9,709.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,010.80, 54,009.68 and 9,709.36 is: 14,562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,010.80 : 54,009.68 = 9,709.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,010.80/54,009.68 = 9,709.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,010.80x = 54,009.68 × 9,709.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,010.80x = 524,399,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,399,426.60/36,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,562.28

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