Let 3n be the first number, 3n + 3 be the second number and 3n + 6 be the third number....then....
3n + [3n+ 3] + [ 3n + 6] = 36 simplify
9n + 9 = 36 subtract 9 from both sides
9n = 27 divide both sides by 9
n = 3
So.....the first number 3(3) = 9 tjhe second = 3(3) + 3 = 12 and the last = 3(3) + 6 = 15
And 9 + 12 + 15 = 36
So...the greatest number is 15
