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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,291.66, 54,439.38 and 9,995.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,291.66, 54,439.38 and 9,995.82 is: 14,994.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,291.66 : 54,439.38 = 9,995.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,291.66/54,439.38 = 9,995.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,291.66x = 54,439.38 × 9,995.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,291.66x = 544,166,243.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,166,243.39/36,291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,994.25

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