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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,105.32, 55,671.66 and 17,390.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,105.32, 55,671.66 and 17,390.28 is: 26,091.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,105.32 : 55,671.66 = 17,390.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,105.32/55,671.66 = 17,390.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,105.32x = 55,671.66 × 17,390.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,105.32x = 968,145,755.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,145,755.46/37,105.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,091.83

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