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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,070.59, 54,116.79 and 17,345.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,070.59, 54,116.79 and 17,345.31 is: 26,023.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,070.59 : 54,116.79 = 17,345.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,070.59/54,116.79 = 17,345.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,070.59x = 54,116.79 × 17,345.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,070.59x = 938,672,498.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,672,498.75/36,070.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,023.21

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