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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,658.84, 54,977.94 and 17,928.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,658.84, 54,977.94 and 17,928.76 is: 26,888.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,658.84 : 54,977.94 = 17,928.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,658.84/54,977.94 = 17,928.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,658.84x = 54,977.94 × 17,928.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,658.84x = 985,686,291.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,686,291.55/36,658.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,888.09

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