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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,010.72, 54,026.90 and 17,049.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,010.72, 54,026.90 and 17,049.81 is: 25,579.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,010.72 : 54,026.90 = 17,049.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,010.72/54,026.90 = 17,049.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,010.72x = 54,026.90 × 17,049.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,010.72x = 921,148,379.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,148,379.89/36,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,579.84

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