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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,910.07, 55,281.86 and 17,147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,910.07, 55,281.86 and 17,147.04 is: 25,681.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,910.07 : 55,281.86 = 17,147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,910.07/55,281.86 = 17,147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,910.07x = 55,281.86 × 17,147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,910.07x = 947,920,264.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,920,264.69/36,910.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,681.89

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