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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,040.67, 54,070.86 and 17,336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,040.67, 54,070.86 and 17,336.34 is: 26,009.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,040.67 : 54,070.86 = 17,336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,040.67/54,070.86 = 17,336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,040.67x = 54,070.86 × 17,336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,040.67x = 937,390,813.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,390,813.05/36,040.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,009.25

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