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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,996.48, 55,472.04 and 17,279.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,996.48, 55,472.04 and 17,279.28 is: 25,908.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,996.48 : 55,472.04 = 17,279.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,996.48/55,472.04 = 17,279.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,996.48x = 55,472.04 × 17,279.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,996.48x = 958,516,911.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,516,911.33/36,996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,908.33

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