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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,938.08, 55,411.88 and 16,942.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,938.08, 55,411.88 and 16,942.74 is: 25,416.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,938.08 : 55,411.88 = 16,942.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,938.08/55,411.88 = 16,942.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,938.08x = 55,411.88 × 16,942.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,938.08x = 938,828,878.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,828,878.55/36,938.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,416.29

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