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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,069.52, 54,105.06 and 12,376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,069.52, 54,105.06 and 12,376.98 is: 18,565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,069.52 : 54,105.06 = 12,376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,069.52/54,105.06 = 12,376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,069.52x = 54,105.06 × 12,376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,069.52x = 669,657,245.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,657,245.52/36,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,565.74

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