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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,682.66, 55,016.70 and 17,954.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,682.66, 55,016.70 and 17,954.65 is: 26,928.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,682.66 : 55,016.70 = 17,954.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,682.66/55,016.70 = 17,954.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,682.66x = 55,016.70 × 17,954.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,682.66x = 987,805,592.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,805,592.66/36,682.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,928.41

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