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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,862.28, 55,273.98 and 16,074.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,862.28, 55,273.98 and 16,074.44 is: 24,103.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,862.28 : 55,273.98 = 16,074.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,862.28/55,273.98 = 16,074.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,862.28x = 55,273.98 × 16,074.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,862.28x = 888,498,275.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,498,275.07/36,862.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,103.18

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