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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,966.36, 55,448.76 and 12,006.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,966.36, 55,448.76 and 12,006.36 is: 18,009.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,966.36 : 55,448.76 = 12,006.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,966.36/55,448.76 = 12,006.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,966.36x = 55,448.76 × 12,006.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,966.36x = 665,737,774.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,737,774.11/36,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,009.29

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