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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,104.02, 54,132.96 and 17,346.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,104.02, 54,132.96 and 17,346.74 is: 26,009.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,104.02 : 54,132.96 = 17,346.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,104.02/54,132.96 = 17,346.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,104.02x = 54,132.96 × 17,346.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,104.02x = 939,030,382.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,030,382.55/36,104.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,009.03

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