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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,213.12, 55,825.84 and 17,242.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,213.12, 55,825.84 and 17,242.57 is: 25,866.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,213.12 : 55,825.84 = 17,242.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,213.12/55,825.84 = 17,242.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,213.12x = 55,825.84 × 17,242.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,213.12x = 962,581,045.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,581,045.34/37,213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,866.71

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