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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,144.25, 55,709.90 and 17,152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,144.25, 55,709.90 and 17,152.04 is: 25,725.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,144.25 : 55,709.90 = 17,152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,144.25/55,709.90 = 17,152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,144.25x = 55,709.90 × 17,152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,144.25x = 955,538,433.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,538,433.20/37,144.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,725.07

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