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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,137.68, 54,161.22 and 17,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,137.68, 54,161.22 and 17,414.20 is: 26,099.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,137.68 : 54,161.22 = 17,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,137.68/54,161.22 = 17,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,137.68x = 54,161.22 × 17,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,137.68x = 943,174,317.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,174,317.32/36,137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,099.47

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