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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,014.81, 55,546.82 and 17,294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,014.81, 55,546.82 and 17,294.91 is: 25,953.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,014.81 : 55,546.82 = 17,294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,014.81/55,546.82 = 17,294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,014.81x = 55,546.82 × 17,294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,014.81x = 960,677,295.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,677,295.92/37,014.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,953.86

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