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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,186.32, 54,251.64 and 17,456.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,186.32, 54,251.64 and 17,456.72 is: 26,171.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,186.32 : 54,251.64 = 17,456.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,186.32/54,251.64 = 17,456.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,186.32x = 54,251.64 × 17,456.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,186.32x = 947,055,689.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,055,689.02/36,186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,171.65

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