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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,017.71, 54,012.87 and 17,292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,017.71, 54,012.87 and 17,292.44 is: 25,932.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,017.71 : 54,012.87 = 17,292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,017.71/54,012.87 = 17,292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,017.71x = 54,012.87 × 17,292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,017.71x = 934,014,313.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,014,313.70/36,017.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,932.08

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