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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,911.05, 55,283.34 and 17,148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,911.05, 55,283.34 and 17,148.01 is: 25,683.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,911.05 : 55,283.34 = 17,148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,911.05/55,283.34 = 17,148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,911.05x = 55,283.34 × 17,148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,911.05x = 947,999,267.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,999,267.15/36,911.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,683.35

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