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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,655, 54,982.50 and 8,953

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,655, 54,982.50 and 8,953 is: 13,429.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,655 : 54,982.50 = 8,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,655/54,982.50 = 8,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,655x = 54,982.50 × 8,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,655x = 492,258,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,258,322.50/36,655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,429.50

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