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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,007.26, 53,993.64 and 17,016.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,007.26, 53,993.64 and 17,016.10 is: 25,516.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,007.26 : 53,993.64 = 17,016.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,007.26/53,993.64 = 17,016.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,007.26x = 53,993.64 × 17,016.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,007.26x = 918,761,177.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,761,177.60/36,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,516.00

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