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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,063.12, 54,073.64 and 17,334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,063.12, 54,073.64 and 17,334.74 is: 25,992.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,063.12 : 54,073.64 = 17,334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,063.12/54,073.64 = 17,334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,063.12x = 54,073.64 × 17,334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,063.12x = 937,352,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,352,490.25/36,063.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,992.00

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