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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,627.30, 54,977.40 and 17,928.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,627.30, 54,977.40 and 17,928.45 is: 26,910.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,627.30 : 54,977.40 = 17,928.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,627.30/54,977.40 = 17,928.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,627.30x = 54,977.40 × 17,928.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,627.30x = 985,659,567.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,659,567.03/36,627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,910.52

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