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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,871, 56,813.80 and 17,094.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,871, 56,813.80 and 17,094.52 is: 25,645.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,871 : 56,813.80 = 17,094.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,871/56,813.80 = 17,094.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,871x = 56,813.80 × 17,094.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,871x = 971,204,640.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,204,640.38/37,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,645.08

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