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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,052, 55,586.46 and 10,758.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,052, 55,586.46 and 10,758.86 is: 16,140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,052 : 55,586.46 = 10,758.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,052/55,586.46 = 10,758.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,052x = 55,586.46 × 10,758.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,052x = 598,046,941.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,046,941.04/37,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,140.75

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