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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,007.10, 55,516.05 and 17,286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,007.10, 55,516.05 and 17,286.30 is: 25,931.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,007.10 : 55,516.05 = 17,286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,007.10/55,516.05 = 17,286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,007.10x = 55,516.05 × 17,286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,007.10x = 959,667,095.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,667,095.12/37,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,931.97

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