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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,006.88, 55,518.51 and 17,274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,006.88, 55,518.51 and 17,274.66 is: 25,915.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,006.88 : 55,518.51 = 17,274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,006.88/55,518.51 = 17,274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,006.88x = 55,518.51 × 17,274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,006.88x = 959,063,383.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,063,383.96/37,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,915.82

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