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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,764.11, 55,151.64 and 17,044.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,764.11, 55,151.64 and 17,044.66 is: 25,569.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,764.11 : 55,151.64 = 17,044.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,764.11/55,151.64 = 17,044.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,764.11x = 55,151.64 × 17,044.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,764.11x = 940,040,952.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,040,952.24/36,764.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,569.53

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