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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,382.52, 55,993.38 and 17,631.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,382.52, 55,993.38 and 17,631.48 is: 26,409.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,382.52 : 55,993.38 = 17,631.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,382.52/55,993.38 = 17,631.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,382.52x = 55,993.38 × 17,631.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,382.52x = 987,246,159.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,246,159.60/37,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,409.30

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