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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,011.59, 54,019.44 and 9,718.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,011.59, 54,019.44 and 9,718.39 is: 14,578.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,011.59 : 54,019.44 = 9,718.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,011.59/54,019.44 = 9,718.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,011.59x = 54,019.44 × 9,718.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,011.59x = 524,981,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,981,985.50/36,011.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,578.14

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