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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,225.41, 55,851.08 and 17,519.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,225.41, 55,851.08 and 17,519.01 is: 26,284.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,225.41 : 55,851.08 = 17,519.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,225.41/55,851.08 = 17,519.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,225.41x = 55,851.08 × 17,519.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,225.41x = 978,455,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,455,541.44/37,225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,284.61

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