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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,159.05, 55,738.13 and 17,423.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,159.05, 55,738.13 and 17,423.71 is: 26,135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,159.05 : 55,738.13 = 17,423.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,159.05/55,738.13 = 17,423.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,159.05x = 55,738.13 × 17,423.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,159.05x = 971,164,786.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,164,786.60/37,159.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,135.35

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