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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,901.68, 55,350.96 and 17,173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,901.68, 55,350.96 and 17,173.44 is: 25,759.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,901.68 : 55,350.96 = 17,173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,901.68/55,350.96 = 17,173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,901.68x = 55,350.96 × 17,173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,901.68x = 950,566,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,566,390.50/36,901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,759.43

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