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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,006.38, 55,517.76 and 17,274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,006.38, 55,517.76 and 17,274.16 is: 25,915.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,006.38 : 55,517.76 = 17,274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,006.38/55,517.76 = 17,274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,006.38x = 55,517.76 × 17,274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,006.38x = 959,022,669.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,022,669.08/37,006.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,915.06

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