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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,898, 55,346.44 and 17,165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,898, 55,346.44 and 17,165.52 is: 25,748.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,898 : 55,346.44 = 17,165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,898/55,346.44 = 17,165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,898x = 55,346.44 × 17,165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,898x = 950,050,422.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,050,422.75/36,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,748.02

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