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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,329.74, 54,443.87 and 17,604.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,329.74, 54,443.87 and 17,604.81 is: 26,382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,329.74 : 54,443.87 = 17,604.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,329.74/54,443.87 = 17,604.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,329.74x = 54,443.87 × 17,604.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,329.74x = 958,473,915.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,473,915.50/36,329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,382.62

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