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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,333.68, 55,972.68 and 17,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,333.68, 55,972.68 and 17,601 is: 26,388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,333.68 : 55,972.68 = 17,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,333.68/55,972.68 = 17,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,333.68x = 55,972.68 × 17,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,333.68x = 985,175,140.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,175,140.68/37,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,388.37

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