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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,052.58, 54,078.99 and 11,092.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,052.58, 54,078.99 and 11,092.46 is: 16,638.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,052.58 : 54,078.99 = 11,092.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,052.58/54,078.99 = 11,092.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,052.58x = 54,078.99 × 11,092.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,052.58x = 599,869,033.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,869,033.42/36,052.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,638.73

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