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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,265.68, 54,383.74 and 11,297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,265.68, 54,383.74 and 11,297.36 is: 16,941.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,265.68 : 54,383.74 = 11,297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,265.68/54,383.74 = 11,297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,265.68x = 54,383.74 × 11,297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,265.68x = 614,392,688.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,392,688.93/36,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,941.44

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