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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,462.19, 54,693.28 and 11,838.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,462.19, 54,693.28 and 11,838.19 is: 17,757.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,462.19 : 54,693.28 = 11,838.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,462.19/54,693.28 = 11,838.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,462.19x = 54,693.28 × 11,838.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,462.19x = 647,469,318.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,469,318.43/36,462.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,757.28

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