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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,630.59, 54,942.85 and 11,669.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,630.59, 54,942.85 and 11,669.63 is: 17,503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,630.59 : 54,942.85 = 11,669.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,630.59/54,942.85 = 11,669.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,630.59x = 54,942.85 × 11,669.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,630.59x = 641,162,672.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,162,672.30/36,630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,503.48

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