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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,174.87, 54,280.83 and 17,220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,174.87, 54,280.83 and 17,220.96 is: 25,840.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,174.87 : 54,280.83 = 17,220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,174.87/54,280.83 = 17,220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,174.87x = 54,280.83 × 17,220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,174.87x = 934,767,687.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,767,687.74/36,174.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,840.25

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