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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,033.71, 54,051.78 and 9,738.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,033.71, 54,051.78 and 9,738.68 is: 14,608.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,033.71 : 54,051.78 = 9,738.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,033.71/54,051.78 = 9,738.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,033.71x = 54,051.78 × 9,738.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,033.71x = 526,392,988.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,392,988.85/36,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,608.35

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