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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,049.10, 54,079.79 and 11,088.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,049.10, 54,079.79 and 11,088.59 is: 16,634.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,049.10 : 54,079.79 = 11,088.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,049.10/54,079.79 = 11,088.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,049.10x = 54,079.79 × 11,088.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,049.10x = 599,668,292.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,668,292.75/36,049.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,634.77

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