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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,190.19, 54,282.69 and 11,229.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,190.19, 54,282.69 and 11,229.59 is: 16,843.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,190.19 : 54,282.69 = 11,229.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,190.19/54,282.69 = 11,229.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,190.19x = 54,282.69 × 11,229.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,190.19x = 609,572,488.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,572,488.50/36,190.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,843.58

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