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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,996.84, 55,421.88 and 17,248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,996.84, 55,421.88 and 17,248.24 is: 25,838.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,996.84 : 55,421.88 = 17,248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,996.84/55,421.88 = 17,248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,996.84x = 55,421.88 × 17,248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,996.84x = 955,929,887.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,929,887.49/36,996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,838.15

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