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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,359.73, 54,555.57 and 17,654.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,359.73, 54,555.57 and 17,654.13 is: 26,488.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,359.73 : 54,555.57 = 17,654.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,359.73/54,555.57 = 17,654.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,359.73x = 54,555.57 × 17,654.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,359.73x = 963,131,125.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,131,125.00/36,359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,488.95

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