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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,157.08, 54,223.12 and 17,179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,157.08, 54,223.12 and 17,179.52 is: 25,763.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,157.08 : 54,223.12 = 17,179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,157.08/54,223.12 = 17,179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,157.08x = 54,223.12 × 17,179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,157.08x = 931,527,174.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,527,174.50/36,157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,763.34

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