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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,291.08, 54,436.62 and 11,333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,291.08, 54,436.62 and 11,333.26 is: 16,999.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,291.08 : 54,436.62 = 11,333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,291.08/54,436.62 = 11,333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,291.08x = 54,436.62 × 11,333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,291.08x = 616,944,367.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,944,367.98/36,291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,999.89

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