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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,347.48, 55,993.86 and 17,614.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,347.48, 55,993.86 and 17,614.98 is: 26,409.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,347.48 : 55,993.86 = 17,614.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,347.48/55,993.86 = 17,614.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,347.48x = 55,993.86 × 17,614.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,347.48x = 986,330,724.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,330,724.02/37,347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,409.57

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