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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,021.26, 54,005.64 and 17,039.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,021.26, 54,005.64 and 17,039.18 is: 25,546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,021.26 : 54,005.64 = 17,039.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,021.26/54,005.64 = 17,039.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,021.26x = 54,005.64 × 17,039.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,021.26x = 920,211,820.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,211,820.98/36,021.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,546.35

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