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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,973.16, 55,419.03 and 17,235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,973.16, 55,419.03 and 17,235.48 is: 25,834.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,973.16 : 55,419.03 = 17,235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,973.16/55,419.03 = 17,235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,973.16x = 55,419.03 × 17,235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,973.16x = 955,173,583.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,173,583.18/36,973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,834.25

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