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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,663.68, 54,994.93 and 11,703.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,663.68, 54,994.93 and 11,703.55 is: 17,555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,663.68 : 54,994.93 = 11,703.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,663.68/54,994.93 = 11,703.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,663.68x = 54,994.93 × 11,703.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,663.68x = 643,635,913.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,635,913.00/36,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,555.14

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