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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,031.17, 54,054.63 and 11,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,031.17, 54,054.63 and 11,073 is: 16,611.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,031.17 : 54,054.63 = 11,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,031.17/54,054.63 = 11,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,031.17x = 54,054.63 × 11,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,031.17x = 598,546,917.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,546,917.99/36,031.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,611.92

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