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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,004, 54,003.72 and 11,042.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,004, 54,003.72 and 11,042.08 is: 16,562.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,004 : 54,003.72 = 11,042.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,004/54,003.72 = 11,042.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,004x = 54,003.72 × 11,042.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,004x = 596,313,396.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,313,396.54/36,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,562.42

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