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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,844.08, 55,266.12 and 16,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,844.08, 55,266.12 and 16,053 is: 24,079.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,844.08 : 55,266.12 = 16,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,844.08/55,266.12 = 16,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,844.08x = 55,266.12 × 16,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,844.08x = 887,187,024.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,187,024.36/36,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,079.50

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