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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,034.98, 54,052.47 and 12,655.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,034.98, 54,052.47 and 12,655.95 is: 18,983.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,034.98 : 54,052.47 = 12,655.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,034.98/54,052.47 = 12,655.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,034.98x = 54,052.47 × 12,655.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,034.98x = 684,085,357.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,085,357.70/36,034.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,983.93

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