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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,314.91, 54,474.41 and 12,941.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,314.91, 54,474.41 and 12,941.35 is: 19,412.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,314.91 : 54,474.41 = 12,941.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,314.91/54,474.41 = 12,941.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,314.91x = 54,474.41 × 12,941.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,314.91x = 704,972,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,972,133.48/36,314.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,412.75

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