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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,224.05, 54,347.91 and 17,506.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,224.05, 54,347.91 and 17,506.24 is: 26,265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,224.05 : 54,347.91 = 17,506.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,224.05/54,347.91 = 17,506.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,224.05x = 54,347.91 × 17,506.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,224.05x = 951,427,555.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,427,555.96/36,224.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,265.08

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