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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,652.91, 54,975.71 and 16,931.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,652.91, 54,975.71 and 16,931.18 is: 25,395.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,652.91 : 54,975.71 = 16,931.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,652.91/54,975.71 = 16,931.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,652.91x = 54,975.71 × 16,931.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,652.91x = 930,803,512.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,803,512.17/36,652.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,395.08

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