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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,263.08, 54,394.62 and 11,305.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,263.08, 54,394.62 and 11,305.14 is: 16,957.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,263.08 : 54,394.62 = 11,305.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,263.08/54,394.62 = 11,305.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,263.08x = 54,394.62 × 11,305.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,263.08x = 614,938,737.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,938,737.82/36,263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,957.71

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