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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,886.78, 55,341.24 and 17,177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,886.78, 55,341.24 and 17,177.14 is: 25,770.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,886.78 : 55,341.24 = 17,177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,886.78/55,341.24 = 17,177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,886.78x = 55,341.24 × 17,177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,886.78x = 950,604,227.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,604,227.25/36,886.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,770.86

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