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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,914.04, 55,287.84 and 17,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,914.04, 55,287.84 and 17,151 is: 25,687.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,914.04 : 55,287.84 = 17,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,914.04/55,287.84 = 17,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,914.04x = 55,287.84 × 17,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,914.04x = 948,241,743.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,241,743.84/36,914.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,687.83

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