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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,009.63, 54,033.88 and 17,541.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,009.63, 54,033.88 and 17,541.63 is: 26,321.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,009.63 : 54,033.88 = 17,541.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,009.63/54,033.88 = 17,541.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,009.63x = 54,033.88 × 17,541.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,009.63x = 947,842,330.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,842,330.42/36,009.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,321.91

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