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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,845.48, 55,235.38 and 17,113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,845.48, 55,235.38 and 17,113.28 is: 25,654.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,845.48 : 55,235.38 = 17,113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,845.48/55,235.38 = 17,113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,845.48x = 55,235.38 × 17,113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,845.48x = 945,258,523.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,258,523.85/36,845.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,654.67

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