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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,179.63, 55,777.68 and 17,458.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,179.63, 55,777.68 and 17,458.47 is: 26,191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,179.63 : 55,777.68 = 17,458.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,179.63/55,777.68 = 17,458.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,179.63x = 55,777.68 × 17,458.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,179.63x = 973,792,952.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,792,952.95/37,179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,191.57

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