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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,266.61, 54,387.59 and 12,568.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,266.61, 54,387.59 and 12,568.63 is: 18,848.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,266.61 : 54,387.59 = 12,568.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,266.61/54,387.59 = 12,568.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,266.61x = 54,387.59 × 12,568.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,266.61x = 683,577,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,577,432.46/36,266.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,848.67

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