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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,001.79, 54,014.54 and 17,034.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,001.79, 54,014.54 and 17,034.58 is: 25,557.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,001.79 : 54,014.54 = 17,034.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,001.79/54,014.54 = 17,034.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,001.79x = 54,014.54 × 17,034.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,001.79x = 920,114,782.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,114,782.58/36,001.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,557.47

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