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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,011.88, 54,037.26 and 17,543.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,011.88, 54,037.26 and 17,543.88 is: 26,325.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,011.88 : 54,037.26 = 17,543.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,011.88/54,037.26 = 17,543.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,011.88x = 54,037.26 × 17,543.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,011.88x = 948,023,204.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,023,204.97/36,011.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,325.29

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