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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,309.23, 55,926.45 and 17,332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,309.23, 55,926.45 and 17,332.76 is: 25,981.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,309.23 : 55,926.45 = 17,332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,309.23/55,926.45 = 17,332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,309.23x = 55,926.45 × 17,332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,309.23x = 969,359,735.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,359,735.50/37,309.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,981.77

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