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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,590.27, 54,886.95 and 17,847.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,590.27, 54,886.95 and 17,847.99 is: 26,772.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,590.27 : 54,886.95 = 17,847.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,590.27/54,886.95 = 17,847.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,590.27x = 54,886.95 × 17,847.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,590.27x = 979,621,734.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,621,734.73/36,590.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,772.74

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