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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,033.26, 49,717.94 and 20,917.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,033.26, 49,717.94 and 20,917.17 is: 28,861.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,033.26 : 49,717.94 = 20,917.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,033.26/49,717.94 = 20,917.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,033.26x = 49,717.94 × 20,917.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,033.26x = 1,039,958,498.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,958,498.44/36,033.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,861.08

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