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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,266.73, 54,397.52 and 9,612.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,266.73, 54,397.52 and 9,612.13 is: 14,417.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,266.73 : 54,397.52 = 9,612.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,266.73/54,397.52 = 9,612.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,266.73x = 54,397.52 × 9,612.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,266.73x = 522,875,861.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,875,861.95/36,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,417.51

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