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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,002.28, 54,013.80 and 11,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,002.28, 54,013.80 and 11,046 is: 16,572.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,002.28 : 54,013.80 = 11,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,002.28/54,013.80 = 11,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,002.28x = 54,013.80 × 11,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,002.28x = 596,636,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,636,434.80/36,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,572.18

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