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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,183.96, 54,275.94 and 17,703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,183.96, 54,275.94 and 17,703 is: 26,554.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,183.96 : 54,275.94 = 17,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,183.96/54,275.94 = 17,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,183.96x = 54,275.94 × 17,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,183.96x = 960,846,965.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,846,965.82/36,183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,554.50

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