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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,033.28, 54,015.36 and 11,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,033.28, 54,015.36 and 11,392 is: 17,077.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,033.28 : 54,015.36 = 11,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,033.28/54,015.36 = 11,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,033.28x = 54,015.36 × 11,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,033.28x = 615,342,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,342,981.12/36,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,077.07

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