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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,768.06, 55,143.05 and 17,027.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,768.06, 55,143.05 and 17,027.69 is: 25,537.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,768.06 : 55,143.05 = 17,027.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,768.06/55,143.05 = 17,027.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,768.06x = 55,143.05 × 17,027.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,768.06x = 938,958,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,958,400.20/36,768.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,537.34

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