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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,159.17, 54,273.77 and 17,452.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,159.17, 54,273.77 and 17,452.35 is: 26,195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,159.17 : 54,273.77 = 17,452.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,159.17/54,273.77 = 17,452.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,159.17x = 54,273.77 × 17,452.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,159.17x = 947,204,742.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,204,742.60/36,159.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,195.43

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