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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,273.70, 54,419.73 and 17,562.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,273.70, 54,419.73 and 17,562.70 is: 26,348.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,273.70 : 54,419.73 = 17,562.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,273.70/54,419.73 = 17,562.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,273.70x = 54,419.73 × 17,562.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,273.70x = 955,757,392.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,757,392.07/36,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,348.49

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