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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,007.36, 55,512.16 and 10,718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,007.36, 55,512.16 and 10,718 is: 16,077.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,007.36 : 55,512.16 = 10,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,007.36/55,512.16 = 10,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,007.36x = 55,512.16 × 10,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,007.36x = 594,979,330.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,979,330.88/37,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,077.32

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