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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,055.96, 54,079.68 and 11,095.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,055.96, 54,079.68 and 11,095.96 is: 16,642.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,055.96 : 54,079.68 = 11,095.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,055.96/54,079.68 = 11,095.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,055.96x = 54,079.68 × 11,095.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,055.96x = 600,065,966.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,065,966.09/36,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,642.63

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