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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,555, 54,832.80 and 8,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,555, 54,832.80 and 8,853 is: 13,279.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,555 : 54,832.80 = 8,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,555/54,832.80 = 8,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,555x = 54,832.80 × 8,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,555x = 485,434,778.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,434,778.40/36,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.57

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