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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,979.50, 55,468.71 and 17,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,979.50, 55,468.71 and 17,247 is: 25,870.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,979.50 : 55,468.71 = 17,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,979.50/55,468.71 = 17,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,979.50x = 55,468.71 × 17,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,979.50x = 956,668,841.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,668,841.37/36,979.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,870.25

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