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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,093.65, 54,126.97 and 12,394.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,093.65, 54,126.97 and 12,394.46 is: 18,587.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,093.65 : 54,126.97 = 12,394.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,093.65/54,126.97 = 12,394.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,093.65x = 54,126.97 × 12,394.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,093.65x = 670,874,668.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,874,668.92/36,093.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,587.06

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