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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,275.12, 54,424.44 and 17,794.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,275.12, 54,424.44 and 17,794.16 is: 26,697.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,275.12 : 54,424.44 = 17,794.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,275.12/54,424.44 = 17,794.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,275.12x = 54,424.44 × 17,794.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,275.12x = 968,437,193.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,437,193.27/36,275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,697.01

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