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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,663.48, 54,995.22 and 10,364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,663.48, 54,995.22 and 10,364.82 is: 15,547.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,663.48 : 54,995.22 = 10,364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,663.48/54,995.22 = 10,364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,663.48x = 54,995.22 × 10,364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,663.48x = 570,015,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,015,556.16/36,663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,547.23

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