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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,197.52, 54,331.32 and 17,490.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,197.52, 54,331.32 and 17,490.72 is: 26,253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,197.52 : 54,331.32 = 17,490.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,197.52/54,331.32 = 17,490.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,197.52x = 54,331.32 × 17,490.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,197.52x = 950,293,905.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,293,905.35/36,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,253.01

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