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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,248.21, 54,327.69 and 17,282.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,248.21, 54,327.69 and 17,282.83 is: 25,902.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,248.21 : 54,327.69 = 17,282.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,248.21/54,327.69 = 17,282.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,248.21x = 54,327.69 × 17,282.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,248.21x = 938,936,230.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,936,230.56/36,248.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,902.97

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