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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,849, 55,284.26 and 11,888.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,849, 55,284.26 and 11,888.49 is: 17,836.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,849 : 55,284.26 = 11,888.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,849/55,284.26 = 11,888.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,849x = 55,284.26 × 11,888.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,849x = 657,246,372.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,246,372.17/36,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,836.21

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