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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,711.81, 55,095.36 and 17,004.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,711.81, 55,095.36 and 17,004.18 is: 25,519.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,711.81 : 55,095.36 = 17,004.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,711.81/55,095.36 = 17,004.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,711.81x = 55,095.36 × 17,004.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,711.81x = 936,851,418.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,851,418.60/36,711.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,519.07

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