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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,682.22, 55,016.04 and 17,954.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,682.22, 55,016.04 and 17,954.21 is: 26,927.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,682.22 : 55,016.04 = 17,954.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,682.22/55,016.04 = 17,954.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,682.22x = 55,016.04 × 17,954.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,682.22x = 987,769,740.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,769,740.40/36,682.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,927.75

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