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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,011.73, 54,019.62 and 9,718.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,011.73, 54,019.62 and 9,718.52 is: 14,578.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,011.73 : 54,019.62 = 9,718.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,011.73/54,019.62 = 9,718.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,011.73x = 54,019.62 × 9,718.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,011.73x = 524,990,892.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,990,892.41/36,011.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,578.33

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