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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,335.76, 54,492.12 and 11,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,335.76, 54,492.12 and 11,706 is: 17,555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,335.76 : 54,492.12 = 11,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,335.76/54,492.12 = 11,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,335.76x = 54,492.12 × 11,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,335.76x = 637,884,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,884,756.72/36,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,555.29

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