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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,907.48, 55,277.98 and 17,144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,907.48, 55,277.98 and 17,144.44 is: 25,678.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,907.48 : 55,277.98 = 17,144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,907.48/55,277.98 = 17,144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,907.48x = 55,277.98 × 17,144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,907.48x = 947,710,189.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,710,189.53/36,907.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,678.00

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