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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,994.02, 55,509.27 and 17,269.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,994.02, 55,509.27 and 17,269.71 is: 25,913.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,994.02 : 55,509.27 = 17,269.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,994.02/55,509.27 = 17,269.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,994.02x = 55,509.27 × 17,269.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,994.02x = 958,628,995.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,628,995.21/36,994.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,913.08

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