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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,123.62, 54,162.34 and 17,366.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,123.62, 54,162.34 and 17,366.33 is: 26,038.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,123.62 : 54,162.34 = 17,366.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,123.62/54,162.34 = 17,366.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,123.62x = 54,162.34 × 17,366.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,123.62x = 940,601,162.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,601,162.00/36,123.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,038.40

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