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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,232.16, 55,802.72 and 17,484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,232.16, 55,802.72 and 17,484.32 is: 26,205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,232.16 : 55,802.72 = 17,484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,232.16/55,802.72 = 17,484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,232.16x = 55,802.72 × 17,484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,232.16x = 975,672,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,672,613.35/37,232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,205.10

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