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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,052.51, 55,561.95 and 15,982.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,052.51, 55,561.95 and 15,982.59 is: 23,966.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,052.51 : 55,561.95 = 15,982.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,052.51/55,561.95 = 15,982.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,052.51x = 55,561.95 × 15,982.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,052.51x = 888,023,866.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,023,866.45/37,052.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,966.63

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