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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,976.53, 55,420.92 and 17,214.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,976.53, 55,420.92 and 17,214.15 is: 25,800.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,976.53 : 55,420.92 = 17,214.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,976.53/55,420.92 = 17,214.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,976.53x = 55,420.92 × 17,214.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,976.53x = 954,024,030.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,024,030.02/36,976.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,800.80

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