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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,661.98, 54,992.97 and 10,363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,661.98, 54,992.97 and 10,363.32 is: 15,544.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,661.98 : 54,992.97 = 10,363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,661.98/54,992.97 = 10,363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,661.98x = 54,992.97 × 10,363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,661.98x = 569,909,745.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,909,745.86/36,661.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,544.98

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