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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,259.64, 55,914.08 and 17,543.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,259.64, 55,914.08 and 17,543.84 is: 26,327.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,259.64 : 55,914.08 = 17,543.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,259.64/55,914.08 = 17,543.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,259.64x = 55,914.08 × 17,543.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,259.64x = 980,947,305.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,947,305.98/37,259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,327.34

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