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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,256.91, 55,909.99 and 17,541.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,256.91, 55,909.99 and 17,541.11 is: 26,323.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,256.91 : 55,909.99 = 17,541.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,256.91/55,909.99 = 17,541.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,256.91x = 55,909.99 × 17,541.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,256.91x = 980,722,928.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,722,928.40/37,256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,323.25

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