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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,441, 54,661.50 and 11,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,441, 54,661.50 and 11,817 is: 17,725.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,441 : 54,661.50 = 11,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,441/54,661.50 = 11,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,441x = 54,661.50 × 11,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,441x = 645,934,945.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,934,945.50/36,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,725.50

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