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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,237.62, 54,460.11 and 17,782.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,237.62, 54,460.11 and 17,782.58 is: 26,724.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,237.62 : 54,460.11 = 17,782.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,237.62/54,460.11 = 17,782.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,237.62x = 54,460.11 × 17,782.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,237.62x = 968,441,262.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,441,262.88/36,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,724.75

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