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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,294, 54,441 and 11,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,294, 54,441 and 11,670 is: 17,505

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,294 : 54,441 = 11,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,294/54,441 = 11,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,294x = 54,441 × 11,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,294x = 635,326,470
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,326,470/36,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,505

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