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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,221.58, 54,332.08 and 11,261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,221.58, 54,332.08 and 11,261.58 is: 16,892.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,221.58 : 54,332.08 = 11,261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,221.58/54,332.08 = 11,261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,221.58x = 54,332.08 × 11,261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,221.58x = 611,864,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,864,737.52/36,221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,892.27

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