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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,008.63, 54,032.38 and 17,540.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,008.63, 54,032.38 and 17,540.63 is: 26,320.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,008.63 : 54,032.38 = 17,540.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,008.63/54,032.38 = 17,540.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,008.63x = 54,032.38 × 17,540.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,008.63x = 947,761,671.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,761,671.59/36,008.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,320.41

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