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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,295.88, 55,968.36 and 17,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,295.88, 55,968.36 and 17,580 is: 26,381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,295.88 : 55,968.36 = 17,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,295.88/55,968.36 = 17,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,295.88x = 55,968.36 × 17,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,295.88x = 983,923,768.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,923,768.80/37,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,381.57

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