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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,755.36, 56,632.98 and 16,954.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,755.36, 56,632.98 and 16,954.56 is: 25,431.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,755.36 : 56,632.98 = 16,954.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,755.36/56,632.98 = 16,954.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,755.36x = 56,632.98 × 16,954.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,755.36x = 960,187,257.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,187,257.39/37,755.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,431.81

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