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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,674.64, 55,011.52 and 11,714.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,674.64, 55,011.52 and 11,714.36 is: 17,571.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,674.64 : 55,011.52 = 11,714.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,674.64/55,011.52 = 11,714.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,674.64x = 55,011.52 × 11,714.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,674.64x = 644,424,489.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,424,489.01/36,674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,571.39

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