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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,759.62, 55,137.92 and 11,801.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,759.62, 55,137.92 and 11,801.09 is: 17,701.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,759.62 : 55,137.92 = 11,801.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,759.62/55,137.92 = 11,801.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,759.62x = 55,137.92 × 11,801.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,759.62x = 650,687,635.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,687,635.17/36,759.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,701.15

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