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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,063.08, 54,099.72 and 11,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,063.08, 54,099.72 and 11,105.20 is: 16,659.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,063.08 : 54,099.72 = 11,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,063.08/54,099.72 = 11,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,063.08x = 54,099.72 × 11,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,063.08x = 600,788,210.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,788,210.54/36,063.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,659.37

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