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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,932.76, 55,419.12 and 17,206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,932.76, 55,419.12 and 17,206.56 is: 25,819.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,932.76 : 55,419.12 = 17,206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,932.76/55,419.12 = 17,206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,932.76x = 55,419.12 × 17,206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,932.76x = 953,572,413.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,572,413.43/36,932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,819.15

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