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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,008.29, 55,515.97 and 10,354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,008.29, 55,515.97 and 10,354.30 is: 15,532.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,008.29 : 55,515.97 = 10,354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,008.29/55,515.97 = 10,354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,008.29x = 55,515.97 × 10,354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,008.29x = 574,828,824.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,828,824.08/37,008.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,532.43

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