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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,041.84, 54,062.80 and 12,662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,041.84, 54,062.80 and 12,662.88 is: 18,994.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,041.84 : 54,062.80 = 12,662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,041.84/54,062.80 = 12,662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,041.84x = 54,062.80 × 12,662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,041.84x = 684,590,748.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,590,748.86/36,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,994.33

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