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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,954.07, 55,439.81 and 11,994.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,954.07, 55,439.81 and 11,994.10 is: 17,993.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,954.07 : 55,439.81 = 11,994.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,954.07/55,439.81 = 11,994.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,954.07x = 55,439.81 × 11,994.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,954.07x = 664,950,625.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,950,625.12/36,954.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,993.98

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