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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,285.08, 55,927.58 and 17,565.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,285.08, 55,927.58 and 17,565.17 is: 26,347.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,285.08 : 55,927.58 = 17,565.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,285.08/55,927.58 = 17,565.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,285.08x = 55,927.58 × 17,565.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,285.08x = 982,377,082.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,377,082.92/37,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,347.73

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