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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,892, 55,337.48 and 17,159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,892, 55,337.48 and 17,159.52 is: 25,739.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,892 : 55,337.48 = 17,159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,892/55,337.48 = 17,159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,892x = 55,337.48 × 17,159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,892x = 949,564,594.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,564,594.81/36,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,739.04

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