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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,108.92, 55,682.52 and 17,389.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,108.92, 55,682.52 and 17,389.47 is: 26,093.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,108.92 : 55,682.52 = 17,389.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,108.92/55,682.52 = 17,389.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,108.92x = 55,682.52 × 17,389.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,108.92x = 968,289,511.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,289,511.06/37,108.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,093.17

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