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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,261.67, 54,391.37 and 9,966.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,261.67, 54,391.37 and 9,966.19 is: 14,948.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,261.67 : 54,391.37 = 9,966.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,261.67/54,391.37 = 9,966.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,261.67x = 54,391.37 × 9,966.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,261.67x = 542,074,405.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,074,405.99/36,261.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,948.96

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