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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,007.28, 55,529.15 and 17,287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,007.28, 55,529.15 and 17,287.22 is: 25,939.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,007.28 : 55,529.15 = 17,287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,007.28/55,529.15 = 17,287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,007.28x = 55,529.15 × 17,287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,007.28x = 959,944,684.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,944,684.85/37,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,939.35

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