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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,428.73, 54,628.69 and 17,703.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,428.73, 54,628.69 and 17,703.22 is: 26,547.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,428.73 : 54,628.69 = 17,703.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,428.73/54,628.69 = 17,703.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,428.73x = 54,628.69 × 17,703.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,428.73x = 967,103,355.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,103,355.72/36,428.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,547.82

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