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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,752.20, 55,157.10 and 17,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,752.20, 55,157.10 and 17,033.20 is: 25,563.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,752.20 : 55,157.10 = 17,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,752.20/55,157.10 = 17,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,752.20x = 55,157.10 × 17,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,752.20x = 939,501,915.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,501,915.72/36,752.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,563.15

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