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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,007.33, 55,519.20 and 17,275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,007.33, 55,519.20 and 17,275.13 is: 25,916.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,007.33 : 55,519.20 = 17,275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,007.33/55,519.20 = 17,275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,007.33x = 55,519.20 × 17,275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,007.33x = 959,101,119.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,101,119.90/37,007.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,916.52

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