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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,145.55, 54,204.85 and 12,446.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,145.55, 54,204.85 and 12,446.47 is: 18,665.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,145.55 : 54,204.85 = 12,446.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,145.55/54,204.85 = 12,446.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,145.55x = 54,204.85 × 12,446.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,145.55x = 674,659,039.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,659,039.38/36,145.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,665.06

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