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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,934.70, 55,363.73 and 17,197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,934.70, 55,363.73 and 17,197.02 is: 25,777.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,934.70 : 55,363.73 = 17,197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,934.70/55,363.73 = 17,197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,934.70x = 55,363.73 × 17,197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,934.70x = 952,091,086.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,091,086.10/36,934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,777.69

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