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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,326.76, 54,478.62 and 11,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,326.76, 54,478.62 and 11,697 is: 17,541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,326.76 : 54,478.62 = 11,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,326.76/54,478.62 = 11,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,326.76x = 54,478.62 × 11,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,326.76x = 637,236,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,236,418.14/36,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,541.79

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