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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,107.27, 54,137.83 and 17,349.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,107.27, 54,137.83 and 17,349.98 is: 26,013.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,107.27 : 54,137.83 = 17,349.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,107.27/54,137.83 = 17,349.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,107.27x = 54,137.83 × 17,349.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,107.27x = 939,290,267.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,290,267.74/36,107.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,013.88

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