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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,130.98, 55,706.76 and 17,146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,130.98, 55,706.76 and 17,146.60 is: 25,724.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,130.98 : 55,706.76 = 17,146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,130.98/55,706.76 = 17,146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,130.98x = 55,706.76 × 17,146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,130.98x = 955,181,531.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,181,531.02/37,130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,724.65

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