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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,659.22, 54,991.92 and 11,702.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,659.22, 54,991.92 and 11,702.84 is: 17,555.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,659.22 : 54,991.92 = 11,702.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,659.22/54,991.92 = 11,702.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,659.22x = 54,991.92 × 11,702.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,659.22x = 643,561,366.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,561,366.09/36,659.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,555.24

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