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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,966.80, 55,466.08 and 12,014.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,966.80, 55,466.08 and 12,014.49 is: 18,026.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,966.80 : 55,466.08 = 12,014.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,966.80/55,466.08 = 12,014.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,966.80x = 55,466.08 × 12,014.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,966.80x = 666,396,633.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,396,633.46/36,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,026.90

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