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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,175.63, 55,714.22 and 17,418.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,175.63, 55,714.22 and 17,418.81 is: 26,105.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,175.63 : 55,714.22 = 17,418.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,175.63/55,714.22 = 17,418.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,175.63x = 55,714.22 × 17,418.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,175.63x = 970,475,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,475,325.38/37,175.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,105.15

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