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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,623.67, 54,940.73 and 11,325.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,623.67, 54,940.73 and 11,325.36 is: 16,989.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,623.67 : 54,940.73 = 11,325.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,623.67/54,940.73 = 11,325.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,623.67x = 54,940.73 × 11,325.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,623.67x = 622,223,545.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,223,545.91/36,623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,989.66

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