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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,144, 55,709.53 and 17,151.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,144, 55,709.53 and 17,151.79 is: 25,724.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,144 : 55,709.53 = 17,151.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,144/55,709.53 = 17,151.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,144x = 55,709.53 × 17,151.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,144x = 955,518,159.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,518,159.56/37,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,724.70

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