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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,017.94, 54,009.62 and 17,026.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,017.94, 54,009.62 and 17,026.76 is: 25,531.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,017.94 : 54,009.62 = 17,026.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,017.94/54,009.62 = 17,026.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,017.94x = 54,009.62 × 17,026.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,017.94x = 919,608,837.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,608,837.43/36,017.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,531.97

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