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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,225.96, 54,346.76 and 11,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,225.96, 54,346.76 and 11,265.52 is: 16,900.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,225.96 : 54,346.76 = 11,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,225.96/54,346.76 = 11,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,225.96x = 54,346.76 × 11,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,225.96x = 612,244,511.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,244,511.72/36,225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,900.71

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