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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,007.96, 53,975.48 and 17,260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,007.96, 53,975.48 and 17,260.52 is: 25,873.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,007.96 : 53,975.48 = 17,260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,007.96/53,975.48 = 17,260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,007.96x = 53,975.48 × 17,260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,007.96x = 931,644,852.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,644,852.05/36,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,873.30

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