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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,122.86, 54,190.07 and 11,157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,122.86, 54,190.07 and 11,157.04 is: 16,737.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,122.86 : 54,190.07 = 11,157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,122.86/54,190.07 = 11,157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,122.86x = 54,190.07 × 11,157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,122.86x = 604,600,778.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,600,778.59/36,122.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,737.35

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