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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,023.91, 54,017.99 and 12,324.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,023.91, 54,017.99 and 12,324.75 is: 18,481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,023.91 : 54,017.99 = 12,324.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,023.91/54,017.99 = 12,324.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,023.91x = 54,017.99 × 12,324.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,023.91x = 665,758,191.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,758,191.44/36,023.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,481.01

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