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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,878.80, 55,329.28 and 17,169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,878.80, 55,329.28 and 17,169.04 is: 25,758.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,878.80 : 55,329.28 = 17,169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,878.80/55,329.28 = 17,169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,878.80x = 55,329.28 × 17,169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,878.80x = 949,950,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,950,621.49/36,878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,758.72

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