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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,075.08, 55,573.74 and 17,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,075.08, 55,573.74 and 17,337 is: 25,987.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,075.08 : 55,573.74 = 17,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,075.08/55,573.74 = 17,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,075.08x = 55,573.74 × 17,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,075.08x = 963,481,930.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,481,930.38/37,075.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,987.32

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