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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,951.59, 55,413.08 and 11,985.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,951.59, 55,413.08 and 11,985.64 is: 17,973.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,951.59 : 55,413.08 = 11,985.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,951.59/55,413.08 = 11,985.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,951.59x = 55,413.08 × 11,985.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,951.59x = 664,161,074.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,161,074.66/36,951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,973.81

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