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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,292, 55,919.76 and 17,553.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,292, 55,919.76 and 17,553.92 is: 26,322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,292 : 55,919.76 = 17,553.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,292/55,919.76 = 17,553.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,292x = 55,919.76 × 17,553.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,292x = 981,610,993.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,610,993.46/37,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,322.29

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