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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,252.24, 54,356.76 and 12,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,252.24, 54,356.76 and 12,552 is: 18,820.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,252.24 : 54,356.76 = 12,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,252.24/54,356.76 = 12,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,252.24x = 54,356.76 × 12,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,252.24x = 682,286,051.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,286,051.52/36,252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,820.52

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