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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,729.32, 55,093.96 and 16,997.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,729.32, 55,093.96 and 16,997.11 is: 25,495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,729.32 : 55,093.96 = 16,997.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,729.32/55,093.96 = 16,997.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,729.32x = 55,093.96 × 16,997.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,729.32x = 936,437,981.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,437,981.97/36,729.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,495.66

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