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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,819.84, 56,710.32 and 17,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,819.84, 56,710.32 and 17,032 is: 25,539.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,819.84 : 56,710.32 = 17,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,819.84/56,710.32 = 17,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,819.84x = 56,710.32 × 17,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,819.84x = 965,890,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,890,170.24/37,819.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,539.25

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