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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,006.15, 54,009.23 and 11,050.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,006.15, 54,009.23 and 11,050.05 is: 16,575.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,006.15 : 54,009.23 = 11,050.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,006.15/54,009.23 = 11,050.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,006.15x = 54,009.23 × 11,050.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,006.15x = 596,804,636.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,804,636.71/36,006.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,575.08

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