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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,160.40, 54,233.40 and 17,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,160.40, 54,233.40 and 17,440.40 is: 26,157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,160.40 : 54,233.40 = 17,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,160.40/54,233.40 = 17,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,160.40x = 54,233.40 × 17,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,160.40x = 945,852,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,852,189.36/36,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,157.13

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