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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,033.58, 54,075.89 and 12,661.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,033.58, 54,075.89 and 12,661.84 is: 19,001.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,033.58 : 54,075.89 = 12,661.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,033.58/54,075.89 = 12,661.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,033.58x = 54,075.89 × 12,661.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,033.58x = 684,700,267.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,700,267.04/36,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,001.73

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