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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,416.76, 54,631.26 and 17,730.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,416.76, 54,631.26 and 17,730.06 is: 26,598.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,416.76 : 54,631.26 = 17,730.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,416.76/54,631.26 = 17,730.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,416.76x = 54,631.26 × 17,730.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,416.76x = 968,615,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,615,517.68/36,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,598.07

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