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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,043.54, 54,059.44 and 12,664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,043.54, 54,059.44 and 12,664.52 is: 18,994.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,043.54 : 54,059.44 = 12,664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,043.54/54,059.44 = 12,664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,043.54x = 54,059.44 × 12,664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,043.54x = 684,636,859.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,636,859.07/36,043.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,994.72

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