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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,111.79, 54,168.89 and 12,419.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,111.79, 54,168.89 and 12,419.11 is: 18,629.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,111.79 : 54,168.89 = 12,419.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,111.79/54,168.89 = 12,419.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,111.79x = 54,168.89 × 12,419.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,111.79x = 672,729,403.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,729,403.49/36,111.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,629.08

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