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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,012.28, 54,028.80 and 11,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,012.28, 54,028.80 and 11,056 is: 16,587.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,012.28 : 54,028.80 = 11,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,012.28/54,028.80 = 11,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,012.28x = 54,028.80 × 11,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,012.28x = 597,342,412.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,342,412.80/36,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,587.19

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