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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,023.93, 54,018.58 and 17,032.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,023.93, 54,018.58 and 17,032.74 is: 25,540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,023.93 : 54,018.58 = 17,032.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,023.93/54,018.58 = 17,032.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,023.93x = 54,018.58 × 17,032.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,023.93x = 920,084,214.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,084,214.84/36,023.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,540.92

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