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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,059.08, 54,093.74 and 11,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,059.08, 54,093.74 and 11,101.20 is: 16,653.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,059.08 : 54,093.74 = 11,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,059.08/54,093.74 = 11,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,059.08x = 54,093.74 × 11,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,059.08x = 600,505,426.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,505,426.49/36,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,653.38

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