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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,276.62, 54,426.69 and 17,795.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,276.62, 54,426.69 and 17,795.66 is: 26,699.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,276.62 : 54,426.69 = 17,795.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,276.62/54,426.69 = 17,795.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,276.62x = 54,426.69 × 17,795.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,276.62x = 968,558,870.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,558,870.17/36,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,699.26

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