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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,321.89, 54,462.98 and 11,355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,321.89, 54,462.98 and 11,355.26 is: 17,026.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,321.89 : 54,462.98 = 11,355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,321.89/54,462.98 = 11,355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,321.89x = 54,462.98 × 11,355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,321.89x = 618,441,054.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,441,054.35/36,321.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,026.68

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