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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,199.06, 54,287.55 and 17,467.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,199.06, 54,287.55 and 17,467.39 is: 26,195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,199.06 : 54,287.55 = 17,467.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,199.06/54,287.55 = 17,467.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,199.06x = 54,287.55 × 17,467.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,199.06x = 948,261,807.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,261,807.99/36,199.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,195.76

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