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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,996.12, 55,492.86 and 12,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,996.12, 55,492.86 and 12,036 is: 18,053.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,996.12 : 55,492.86 = 12,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,996.12/55,492.86 = 12,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,996.12x = 55,492.86 × 12,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,996.12x = 667,912,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,912,062.96/36,996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,053.57

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