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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,891.70, 55,327.56 and 17,150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,891.70, 55,327.56 and 17,150.92 is: 25,721.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,891.70 : 55,327.56 = 17,150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,891.70/55,327.56 = 17,150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,891.70x = 55,327.56 × 17,150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,891.70x = 948,918,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,918,555.36/36,891.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,721.74

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