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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,661.87, 54,995.76 and 11,705.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,661.87, 54,995.76 and 11,705.46 is: 17,559.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,661.87 : 54,995.76 = 11,705.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,661.87/54,995.76 = 11,705.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,661.87x = 54,995.76 × 11,705.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,661.87x = 643,750,771.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,750,771.97/36,661.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,559.14

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