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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,090.93, 54,147.12 and 17,365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,090.93, 54,147.12 and 17,365.56 is: 26,053.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,090.93 : 54,147.12 = 17,365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,090.93/54,147.12 = 17,365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,090.93x = 54,147.12 × 17,365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,090.93x = 940,295,061.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,295,061.19/36,090.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,053.50

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