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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,220.08, 55,830.12 and 17,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,220.08, 55,830.12 and 17,484.16 is: 26,226.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,220.08 : 55,830.12 = 17,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,220.08/55,830.12 = 17,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,220.08x = 55,830.12 × 17,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,220.08x = 976,142,750.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,142,750.90/37,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,226.24

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