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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,298.68, 55,966.76 and 17,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,298.68, 55,966.76 and 17,575 is: 26,371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,298.68 : 55,966.76 = 17,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,298.68/55,966.76 = 17,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,298.68x = 55,966.76 × 17,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,298.68x = 983,615,807
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,615,807/37,298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,371.33

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