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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,087.84, 54,131.76 and 17,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,087.84, 54,131.76 and 17,604 is: 26,406.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,087.84 : 54,131.76 = 17,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,087.84/54,131.76 = 17,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,087.84x = 54,131.76 × 17,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,087.84x = 952,935,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,935,503.04/36,087.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,406.00

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