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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,299.96, 54,451.98 and 12,926.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,299.96, 54,451.98 and 12,926.39 is: 19,390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,299.96 : 54,451.98 = 12,926.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,299.96/54,451.98 = 12,926.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,299.96x = 54,451.98 × 12,926.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,299.96x = 703,867,665.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,867,665.88/36,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,390.32

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