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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,842.48, 55,230.89 and 17,110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,842.48, 55,230.89 and 17,110.28 is: 25,650.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,842.48 : 55,230.89 = 17,110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,842.48/55,230.89 = 17,110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,842.48x = 55,230.89 × 17,110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,842.48x = 945,015,630.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,015,630.84/36,842.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,650.17

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