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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,985.20, 55,477.80 and 16,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,985.20, 55,477.80 and 16,249.20 is: 24,373.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,985.20 : 55,477.80 = 16,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,985.20/55,477.80 = 16,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,985.20x = 55,477.80 × 16,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,985.20x = 901,469,867.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,469,867.76/36,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,373.80

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