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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,041.26, 54,067.06 and 11,083.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,041.26, 54,067.06 and 11,083.40 is: 16,626.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,041.26 : 54,067.06 = 11,083.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,041.26/54,067.06 = 11,083.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,041.26x = 54,067.06 × 11,083.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,041.26x = 599,246,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,246,852.80/36,041.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,626.69

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