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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,591.13, 54,897.24 and 17,881.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,591.13, 54,897.24 and 17,881.95 is: 26,828.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,591.13 : 54,897.24 = 17,881.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,591.13/54,897.24 = 17,881.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,591.13x = 54,897.24 × 17,881.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,591.13x = 981,669,700.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,669,700.82/36,591.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,828.08

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