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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,122.88, 55,657.86 and 17,390.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,122.88, 55,657.86 and 17,390.67 is: 26,073.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,122.88 : 55,657.86 = 17,390.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,122.88/55,657.86 = 17,390.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,122.88x = 55,657.86 × 17,390.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,122.88x = 967,927,476.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,927,476.17/37,122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,073.61

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