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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,772.08, 55,149.04 and 17,031.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,772.08, 55,149.04 and 17,031.68 is: 25,543.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,772.08 : 55,149.04 = 17,031.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,772.08/55,149.04 = 17,031.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,772.08x = 55,149.04 × 17,031.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,772.08x = 939,280,801.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,280,801.59/36,772.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,543.31

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