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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,063.36, 54,105.98 and 17,338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,063.36, 54,105.98 and 17,338.08 is: 26,012.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,063.36 : 54,105.98 = 17,338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,063.36/54,105.98 = 17,338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,063.36x = 54,105.98 × 17,338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,063.36x = 938,093,925.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,093,925.93/36,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,012.38

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