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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,915.04, 55,289.34 and 17,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,915.04, 55,289.34 and 17,152 is: 25,689.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,915.04 : 55,289.34 = 17,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,915.04/55,289.34 = 17,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,915.04x = 55,289.34 × 17,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,915.04x = 948,322,759.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,322,759.68/36,915.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,689.33

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