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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,189.13, 54,281.64 and 10,888.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,189.13, 54,281.64 and 10,888.11 is: 16,331.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,189.13 : 54,281.64 = 10,888.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,189.13/54,281.64 = 10,888.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,189.13x = 54,281.64 × 10,888.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,189.13x = 591,024,467.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,024,467.30/36,189.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,331.55

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