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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,289.32, 55,954.48 and 17,567.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,289.32, 55,954.48 and 17,567.37 is: 26,360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,289.32 : 55,954.48 = 17,567.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,289.32/55,954.48 = 17,567.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,289.32x = 55,954.48 × 17,567.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,289.32x = 982,973,053.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,973,053.32/37,289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,360.71

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