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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,985.90, 55,511.81 and 17,275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,985.90, 55,511.81 and 17,275.57 is: 25,928.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,985.90 : 55,511.81 = 17,275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,985.90/55,511.81 = 17,275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,985.90x = 55,511.81 × 17,275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,985.90x = 958,998,159.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,998,159.48/36,985.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,928.75

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