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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,248.08, 55,871.62 and 17,512.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,248.08, 55,871.62 and 17,512.67 is: 26,268.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,248.08 : 55,871.62 = 17,512.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,248.08/55,871.62 = 17,512.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,248.08x = 55,871.62 × 17,512.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,248.08x = 978,461,339.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,461,339.32/37,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,268.78

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