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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,615.39, 54,954.68 and 17,909.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,615.39, 54,954.68 and 17,909.25 is: 26,879.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,615.39 : 54,954.68 = 17,909.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,615.39/54,954.68 = 17,909.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,615.39x = 54,954.68 × 17,909.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,615.39x = 984,197,013.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,197,013.24/36,615.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,879.33

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