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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,029.09, 54,078.49 and 17,322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,029.09, 54,078.49 and 17,322.04 is: 25,999.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,029.09 : 54,078.49 = 17,322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,029.09/54,078.49 = 17,322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,029.09x = 54,078.49 × 17,322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,029.09x = 936,749,766.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,749,766.92/36,029.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,999.82

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