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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,189.46, 54,209.76 and 17,414.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,189.46, 54,209.76 and 17,414.07 is: 26,085.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,189.46 : 54,209.76 = 17,414.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,189.46/54,209.76 = 17,414.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,189.46x = 54,209.76 × 17,414.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,189.46x = 944,012,555.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,012,555.32/36,189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,085.29

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