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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,885.78, 55,339.74 and 17,176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,885.78, 55,339.74 and 17,176.14 is: 25,769.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,885.78 : 55,339.74 = 17,176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,885.78/55,339.74 = 17,176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,885.78x = 55,339.74 × 17,176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,885.78x = 950,523,121.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,523,121.80/36,885.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,769.36

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