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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,035.28, 54,058.68 and 12,662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,035.28, 54,058.68 and 12,662.48 is: 18,995.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,035.28 : 54,058.68 = 12,662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,035.28/54,058.68 = 12,662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,035.28x = 54,058.68 × 12,662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,035.28x = 684,516,954.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,516,954.33/36,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,995.74

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