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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,174.13, 55,711.97 and 17,417.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,174.13, 55,711.97 and 17,417.31 is: 26,102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,174.13 : 55,711.97 = 17,417.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,174.13/55,711.97 = 17,417.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,174.13x = 55,711.97 × 17,417.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,174.13x = 970,352,565.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,352,565.11/37,174.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,102.90

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