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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,238.62, 54,461.61 and 17,783.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,238.62, 54,461.61 and 17,783.58 is: 26,726.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,238.62 : 54,461.61 = 17,783.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,238.62/54,461.61 = 17,783.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,238.62x = 54,461.61 × 17,783.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,238.62x = 968,522,398.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,522,398.36/36,238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,726.25

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