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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,195.46, 54,279.52 and 17,469.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,195.46, 54,279.52 and 17,469.27 is: 26,197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,195.46 : 54,279.52 = 17,469.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,195.46/54,279.52 = 17,469.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,195.46x = 54,279.52 × 17,469.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,195.46x = 948,223,503.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,223,503.00/36,195.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,197.31

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