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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,042.54, 54,057.94 and 12,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,042.54, 54,057.94 and 12,663.52 is: 18,993.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,042.54 : 54,057.94 = 12,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,042.54/54,057.94 = 12,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,042.54x = 54,057.94 × 12,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,042.54x = 684,563,804.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,563,804.35/36,042.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,993.22

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