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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,151.94, 54,221.22 and 11,187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,151.94, 54,221.22 and 11,187.33 is: 16,778.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,151.94 : 54,221.22 = 11,187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,151.94/54,221.22 = 11,187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,151.94x = 54,221.22 × 11,187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,151.94x = 606,590,681.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,590,681.14/36,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,778.93

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