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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,260.74, 54,394.35 and 11,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,260.74, 54,394.35 and 11,301 is: 16,952.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,260.74 : 54,394.35 = 11,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,260.74/54,394.35 = 11,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,260.74x = 54,394.35 × 11,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,260.74x = 614,710,549.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,710,549.35/36,260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,952.51

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