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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,151.08, 54,206.50 and 11,184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,151.08, 54,206.50 and 11,184.18 is: 16,770.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,151.08 : 54,206.50 = 11,184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,151.08/54,206.50 = 11,184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,151.08x = 54,206.50 × 11,184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,151.08x = 606,255,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,255,253.17/36,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,770.05

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