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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,787.77, 55,161.50 and 17,055.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,787.77, 55,161.50 and 17,055.45 is: 25,573.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,787.77 : 55,161.50 = 17,055.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,787.77/55,161.50 = 17,055.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,787.77x = 55,161.50 × 17,055.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,787.77x = 940,804,119.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,804,119.90/36,787.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,573.83

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