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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,073.08, 55,570.74 and 17,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,073.08, 55,570.74 and 17,335 is: 25,984.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,073.08 : 55,570.74 = 17,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,073.08/55,570.74 = 17,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,073.08x = 55,570.74 × 17,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,073.08x = 963,318,777.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,318,777.90/37,073.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,984.32

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