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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,631.20, 54,946.80 and 12,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,631.20, 54,946.80 and 12,007.20 is: 18,010.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,631.20 : 54,946.80 = 12,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,631.20/54,946.80 = 12,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,631.20x = 54,946.80 × 12,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,631.20x = 659,757,216.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,757,216.96/36,631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,010.80

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