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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,764.10, 55,168.83 and 17,038.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,764.10, 55,168.83 and 17,038.98 is: 25,568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,764.10 : 55,168.83 = 17,038.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,764.10/55,168.83 = 17,038.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,764.10x = 55,168.83 × 17,038.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,764.10x = 940,020,590.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,020,590.99/36,764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,568.98

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