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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,033.53, 54,050.10 and 12,341.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,033.53, 54,050.10 and 12,341.29 is: 18,511.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,033.53 : 54,050.10 = 12,341.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,033.53/54,050.10 = 12,341.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,033.53x = 54,050.10 × 12,341.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,033.53x = 667,047,958.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,047,958.63/36,033.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.87

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