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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,209.76, 54,301.32 and 12,511.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,209.76, 54,301.32 and 12,511.29 is: 18,762.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,209.76 : 54,301.32 = 12,511.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,209.76/54,301.32 = 12,511.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,209.76x = 54,301.32 × 12,511.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,209.76x = 679,379,561.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,379,561.90/36,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,762.33

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