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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,026.52, 54,009.54 and 12,668.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,026.52, 54,009.54 and 12,668.28 is: 18,991.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,026.52 : 54,009.54 = 12,668.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,026.52/54,009.54 = 12,668.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,026.52x = 54,009.54 × 12,668.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,026.52x = 684,207,975.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,207,975.39/36,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,991.79

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