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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,268.66, 55,848.62 and 17,284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,268.66, 55,848.62 and 17,284.26 is: 25,901.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,268.66 : 55,848.62 = 17,284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,268.66/55,848.62 = 17,284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,268.66x = 55,848.62 × 17,284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,268.66x = 965,302,068.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,302,068.72/37,268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,901.17

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