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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,811, 55,195.44 and 17,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,811, 55,195.44 and 17,079.40 is: 25,609.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,811 : 55,195.44 = 17,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,811/55,195.44 = 17,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,811x = 55,195.44 × 17,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,811x = 942,704,997.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,704,997.94/36,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,609.33

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