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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,140.28, 54,189 and 11,172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,140.28, 54,189 and 11,172.94 is: 16,752.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,140.28 : 54,189 = 11,172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,140.28/54,189 = 11,172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,140.28x = 54,189 × 11,172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,140.28x = 605,450,310.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,450,310.19/36,140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,752.79

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