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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,214.95, 54,325.96 and 11,248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,214.95, 54,325.96 and 11,248.29 is: 16,873.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,214.95 : 54,325.96 = 11,248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,214.95/54,325.96 = 11,248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,214.95x = 54,325.96 × 11,248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,214.95x = 611,074,124.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,074,124.49/36,214.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,873.53

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