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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,150.66, 54,261 and 17,443.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,150.66, 54,261 and 17,443.85 is: 26,182.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,150.66 : 54,261 = 17,443.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,150.66/54,261 = 17,443.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,150.66x = 54,261 × 17,443.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,150.66x = 946,520,744.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,520,744.85/36,150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,182.67

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