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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,221.05, 54,318.26 and 12,522.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,221.05, 54,318.26 and 12,522.52 is: 18,779.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,221.05 : 54,318.26 = 12,522.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,221.05/54,318.26 = 12,522.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,221.05x = 54,318.26 × 12,522.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,221.05x = 680,201,392.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,201,392.73/36,221.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,779.18

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