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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,426, 54,651.96 and 17,970.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,426, 54,651.96 and 17,970.96 is: 26,962.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,426 : 54,651.96 = 17,970.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,426/54,651.96 = 17,970.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,426x = 54,651.96 × 17,970.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,426x = 982,148,187.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,148,187.08/36,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,962.83

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