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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,052.08, 54,078.24 and 11,091.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,052.08, 54,078.24 and 11,091.96 is: 16,637.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,052.08 : 54,078.24 = 11,091.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,052.08/54,078.24 = 11,091.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,052.08x = 54,078.24 × 11,091.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,052.08x = 599,833,349.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,833,349.10/36,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,637.97

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