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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,024.59, 54,036.88 and 12,332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,024.59, 54,036.88 and 12,332.44 is: 18,498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,024.59 : 54,036.88 = 12,332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,024.59/54,036.88 = 12,332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,024.59x = 54,036.88 × 12,332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,024.59x = 666,406,580.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,406,580.39/36,024.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,498.66

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