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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,097.28, 55,664.19 and 17,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,097.28, 55,664.19 and 17,377.20 is: 26,074.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,097.28 : 55,664.19 = 17,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,097.28/55,664.19 = 17,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,097.28x = 55,664.19 × 17,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,097.28x = 967,287,762.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,287,762.47/37,097.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,074.36

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