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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,014.50, 55,546.35 and 17,294.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,014.50, 55,546.35 and 17,294.59 is: 25,953.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,014.50 : 55,546.35 = 17,294.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,014.50/55,546.35 = 17,294.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,014.50x = 55,546.35 × 17,294.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,014.50x = 960,651,349.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,651,349.25/37,014.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,953.38

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