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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,030.96, 54,010.28 and 12,322.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,030.96, 54,010.28 and 12,322.29 is: 18,471.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,030.96 : 54,010.28 = 12,322.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,030.96/54,010.28 = 12,322.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,030.96x = 54,010.28 × 12,322.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,030.96x = 665,530,177.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,530,177.37/36,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,471.06

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