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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,027.18, 54,040.77 and 11,066.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,027.18, 54,040.77 and 11,066.22 is: 16,599.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,027.18 : 54,040.77 = 11,066.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,027.18/54,040.77 = 11,066.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,027.18x = 54,040.77 × 11,066.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,027.18x = 598,027,049.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,027,049.79/36,027.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,599.33

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