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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,783.96, 55,197.93 and 17,069.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,783.96, 55,197.93 and 17,069.34 is: 25,614.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,783.96 : 55,197.93 = 17,069.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,783.96/55,197.93 = 17,069.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,783.96x = 55,197.93 × 17,069.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,783.96x = 942,192,234.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,192,234.47/36,783.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,614.21

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