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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,039.13, 54,063.87 and 11,081.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,039.13, 54,063.87 and 11,081.28 is: 16,623.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,039.13 : 54,063.87 = 11,081.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,039.13/54,063.87 = 11,081.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,039.13x = 54,063.87 × 11,081.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,039.13x = 599,096,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,096,555.63/36,039.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,623.50

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