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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,223.05, 54,346.41 and 17,505.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,223.05, 54,346.41 and 17,505.24 is: 26,263.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,223.05 : 54,346.41 = 17,505.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,223.05/54,346.41 = 17,505.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,223.05x = 54,346.41 × 17,505.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,223.05x = 951,346,950.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,346,950.19/36,223.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,263.58

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