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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,907.05, 55,277.35 and 17,144.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,907.05, 55,277.35 and 17,144.02 is: 25,677.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,907.05 : 55,277.35 = 17,144.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,907.05/55,277.35 = 17,144.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,907.05x = 55,277.35 × 17,144.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,907.05x = 947,676,020.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,676,020.18/36,907.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,677.37

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