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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,475.79, 54,713.66 and 11,533.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,475.79, 54,713.66 and 11,533.34 is: 17,300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,475.79 : 54,713.66 = 11,533.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,475.79/54,713.66 = 11,533.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,475.79x = 54,713.66 × 11,533.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,475.79x = 631,031,322.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,031,322.54/36,475.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,300.01

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