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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,761.11, 55,147.14 and 17,041.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,761.11, 55,147.14 and 17,041.66 is: 25,565.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,761.11 : 55,147.14 = 17,041.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,761.11/55,147.14 = 17,041.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,761.11x = 55,147.14 × 17,041.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,761.11x = 939,798,809.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,798,809.85/36,761.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,565.03

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