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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,164.09, 54,281.16 and 17,457.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,164.09, 54,281.16 and 17,457.27 is: 26,202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,164.09 : 54,281.16 = 17,457.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,164.09/54,281.16 = 17,457.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,164.09x = 54,281.16 × 17,457.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,164.09x = 947,600,866.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,600,866.03/36,164.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,202.82

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