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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,273.12, 54,421.44 and 17,792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,273.12, 54,421.44 and 17,792.16 is: 26,694.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,273.12 : 54,421.44 = 17,792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,273.12/54,421.44 = 17,792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,273.12x = 54,421.44 × 17,792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,273.12x = 968,274,967.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,274,967.91/36,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,694.01

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