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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,664.12, 54,995.70 and 8,962.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,664.12, 54,995.70 and 8,962.36 is: 13,443.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,664.12 : 54,995.70 = 8,962.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,664.12/54,995.70 = 8,962.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,664.12x = 54,995.70 × 8,962.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,664.12x = 492,891,261.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,891,261.85/36,664.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.42

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