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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,017.81, 55,534.82 and 17,285.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,017.81, 55,534.82 and 17,285.54 is: 25,932.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,017.81 : 55,534.82 = 17,285.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,017.81/55,534.82 = 17,285.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,017.81x = 55,534.82 × 17,285.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,017.81x = 959,948,988.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,948,988.40/37,017.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,932.08

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