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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,162.09, 54,246.78 and 12,466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,162.09, 54,246.78 and 12,466.52 is: 18,701.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,162.09 : 54,246.78 = 12,466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,162.09/54,246.78 = 12,466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,162.09x = 54,246.78 × 12,466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,162.09x = 676,268,567.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,268,567.81/36,162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,701.04

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