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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,006.71, 55,518.27 and 17,274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,006.71, 55,518.27 and 17,274.50 is: 25,915.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,006.71 : 55,518.27 = 17,274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,006.71/55,518.27 = 17,274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,006.71x = 55,518.27 × 17,274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,006.71x = 959,050,268.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,050,268.74/37,006.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,915.58

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