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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,221.83, 54,332.45 and 11,261.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,221.83, 54,332.45 and 11,261.83 is: 16,892.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,221.83 : 54,332.45 = 11,261.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,221.83/54,332.45 = 11,261.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,221.83x = 54,332.45 × 11,261.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,221.83x = 611,882,623.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,882,623.24/36,221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,892.65

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