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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,293.13, 54,439.97 and 9,999.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,293.13, 54,439.97 and 9,999.32 is: 14,999.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,293.13 : 54,439.97 = 9,999.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,293.13/54,439.97 = 9,999.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,293.13x = 54,439.97 × 9,999.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,293.13x = 544,362,358.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,362,358.62/36,293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,999.05

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