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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,083.08, 55,585.74 and 17,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,083.08, 55,585.74 and 17,345 is: 25,999.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,083.08 : 55,585.74 = 17,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,083.08/55,585.74 = 17,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,083.08x = 55,585.74 × 17,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,083.08x = 964,134,660.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,134,660.30/37,083.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,999.31

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