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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,041.31, 54,069.86 and 11,083.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,041.31, 54,069.86 and 11,083.19 is: 16,627.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,041.31 : 54,069.86 = 11,083.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,041.31/54,069.86 = 11,083.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,041.31x = 54,069.86 × 11,083.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,041.31x = 599,266,289.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,266,289.01/36,041.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,627.21

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