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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,768.12, 55,157.68 and 17,048.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,768.12, 55,157.68 and 17,048.66 is: 25,575.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,768.12 : 55,157.68 = 17,048.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,768.12/55,157.68 = 17,048.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,768.12x = 55,157.68 × 17,048.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,768.12x = 940,364,532.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,364,532.71/36,768.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,575.54

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