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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,284.76, 54,415.62 and 11,655

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,284.76, 54,415.62 and 11,655 is: 17,478.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,284.76 : 54,415.62 = 11,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,284.76/54,415.62 = 11,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,284.76x = 54,415.62 × 11,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,284.76x = 634,214,051.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,214,051.10/36,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,478.80

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