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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,468.06, 54,701.97 and 11,844.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,468.06, 54,701.97 and 11,844.06 is: 17,766.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,468.06 : 54,701.97 = 11,844.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,468.06/54,701.97 = 11,844.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,468.06x = 54,701.97 × 11,844.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,468.06x = 647,893,414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,893,414.80/36,468.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,766.05

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