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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,228.61, 55,762.73 and 17,477.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,228.61, 55,762.73 and 17,477.57 is: 26,178.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,228.61 : 55,762.73 = 17,477.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,228.61/55,762.73 = 17,477.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,228.61x = 55,762.73 × 17,477.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,228.61x = 974,597,134.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,597,134.53/37,228.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,178.71

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