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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,670.52, 55,017.63 and 16,962.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,670.52, 55,017.63 and 16,962.01 is: 25,448.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,670.52 : 55,017.63 = 16,962.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,670.52/55,017.63 = 16,962.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,670.52x = 55,017.63 × 16,962.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,670.52x = 933,209,452.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,209,452.69/36,670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,448.49

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