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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,254.96, 54,382.68 and 9,962.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,254.96, 54,382.68 and 9,962.48 is: 14,943.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,254.96 : 54,382.68 = 9,962.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,254.96/54,382.68 = 9,962.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,254.96x = 54,382.68 × 9,962.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,254.96x = 541,786,361.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,786,361.85/36,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,943.79

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