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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,247.59, 54,371.43 and 9,956.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,247.59, 54,371.43 and 9,956.25 is: 14,934.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,247.59 : 54,371.43 = 9,956.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,247.59/54,371.43 = 9,956.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,247.59x = 54,371.43 × 9,956.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,247.59x = 541,335,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,335,549.94/36,247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,934.39

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