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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,010.80, 54,016.20 and 12,634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,010.80, 54,016.20 and 12,634.80 is: 18,952.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,010.80 : 54,016.20 = 12,634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,010.80/54,016.20 = 12,634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,010.80x = 54,016.20 × 12,634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,010.80x = 682,483,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,483,883.76/36,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,952.20

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