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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,055.16, 55,542.87 and 16,005.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,055.16, 55,542.87 and 16,005.11 is: 23,990.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,055.16 : 55,542.87 = 16,005.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,055.16/55,542.87 = 16,005.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,055.16x = 55,542.87 × 16,005.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,055.16x = 888,969,466.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,969,466.35/37,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,990.44

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