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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,774.49, 55,162.34 and 17,788.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,774.49, 55,162.34 and 17,788.09 is: 26,682.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,774.49 : 55,162.34 = 17,788.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,774.49/55,162.34 = 17,788.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,774.49x = 55,162.34 × 17,788.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,774.49x = 981,232,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,232,668.53/36,774.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,682.43

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