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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,204.76, 55,759.64 and 17,439.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,204.76, 55,759.64 and 17,439.78 is: 26,137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,204.76 : 55,759.64 = 17,439.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,204.76/55,759.64 = 17,439.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,204.76x = 55,759.64 × 17,439.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,204.76x = 972,435,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,435,854.48/37,204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,137.40

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