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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,064.76, 54,104.42 and 12,371.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,064.76, 54,104.42 and 12,371.45 is: 18,559.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,064.76 : 54,104.42 = 12,371.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,064.76/54,104.42 = 12,371.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,064.76x = 54,104.42 × 12,371.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,064.76x = 669,349,887.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,349,887.22/36,064.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,559.67

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