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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,659.20, 54,991.68 and 10,363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,659.20, 54,991.68 and 10,363.52 is: 15,546.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,659.20 : 54,991.68 = 10,363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,659.20/54,991.68 = 10,363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,659.20x = 54,991.68 × 10,363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,659.20x = 569,907,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,907,375.51/36,659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,546.09

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