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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,333.67, 54,477.08 and 17,348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,333.67, 54,477.08 and 17,348.04 is: 26,010.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,333.67 : 54,477.08 = 17,348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,333.67/54,477.08 = 17,348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,333.67x = 54,477.08 × 17,348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,333.67x = 945,070,250.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,070,250.42/36,333.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,010.87

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