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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,051.52, 54,078.77 and 12,375.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,051.52, 54,078.77 and 12,375.33 is: 18,563.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,051.52 : 54,078.77 = 12,375.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,051.52/54,078.77 = 12,375.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,051.52x = 54,078.77 × 12,375.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,051.52x = 669,242,624.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,242,624.74/36,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,563.51

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