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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,002.53, 54,009.74 and 11,040.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,002.53, 54,009.74 and 11,040.09 is: 16,561.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,002.53 : 54,009.74 = 11,040.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,002.53/54,009.74 = 11,040.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,002.53x = 54,009.74 × 11,040.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,002.53x = 596,272,390.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,272,390.48/36,002.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,561.96

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