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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,874.80, 55,292.76 and 16,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,874.80, 55,292.76 and 16,074 is: 24,102.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,874.80 : 55,292.76 = 16,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,874.80/55,292.76 = 16,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,874.80x = 55,292.76 × 16,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,874.80x = 888,775,824.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,775,824.24/36,874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,102.53

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