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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,187.13, 54,278.64 and 10,886.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,187.13, 54,278.64 and 10,886.11 is: 16,328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,187.13 : 54,278.64 = 10,886.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,187.13/54,278.64 = 10,886.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,187.13x = 54,278.64 × 10,886.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,187.13x = 590,883,109.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,883,109.99/36,187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,328.54

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