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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,273.69, 54,377.67 and 12,894.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,273.69, 54,377.67 and 12,894.66 is: 19,330.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,273.69 : 54,377.67 = 12,894.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,273.69/54,377.67 = 12,894.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,273.69x = 54,377.67 × 12,894.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,273.69x = 701,181,566.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,181,566.24/36,273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,330.31

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