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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,010.38, 54,035.01 and 17,542.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,010.38, 54,035.01 and 17,542.38 is: 26,323.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,010.38 : 54,035.01 = 17,542.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,010.38/54,035.01 = 17,542.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,010.38x = 54,035.01 × 17,542.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,010.38x = 947,902,678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,902,678.72/36,010.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,323.04

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