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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,332.40, 56,006.71 and 17,354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,332.40, 56,006.71 and 17,354.16 is: 26,035.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,332.40 : 56,006.71 = 17,354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,332.40/56,006.71 = 17,354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,332.40x = 56,006.71 × 17,354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,332.40x = 971,949,406.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,949,406.41/37,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,035.01

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