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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,675.21, 55,031.57 and 17,462.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,675.21, 55,031.57 and 17,462.70 is: 26,202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,675.21 : 55,031.57 = 17,462.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,675.21/55,031.57 = 17,462.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,675.21x = 55,031.57 × 17,462.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,675.21x = 960,999,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,999,797.44/36,675.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,202.98

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