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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,161.40, 54,234.90 and 17,441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,161.40, 54,234.90 and 17,441.40 is: 26,158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,161.40 : 54,234.90 = 17,441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,161.40/54,234.90 = 17,441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,161.40x = 54,234.90 × 17,441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,161.40x = 945,932,584.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,932,584.86/36,161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,158.63

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