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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,011.21, 54,003.13 and 17,285.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,011.21, 54,003.13 and 17,285.94 is: 25,922.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,011.21 : 54,003.13 = 17,285.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,011.21/54,003.13 = 17,285.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,011.21x = 54,003.13 × 17,285.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,011.21x = 933,494,821.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,494,821.78/36,011.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,922.34

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