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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,097.22, 54,137.62 and 17,367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,097.22, 54,137.62 and 17,367.70 is: 26,047.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,097.22 : 54,137.62 = 17,367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,097.22/54,137.62 = 17,367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,097.22x = 54,137.62 × 17,367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,097.22x = 940,245,942.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,245,942.87/36,097.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,047.60

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