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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,924.80, 55,367.64 and 16,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,924.80, 55,367.64 and 16,124 is: 24,177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,924.80 : 55,367.64 = 16,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,924.80/55,367.64 = 16,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,924.80x = 55,367.64 × 16,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,924.80x = 892,747,827.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,747,827.36/36,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,177.46

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