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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,063.72, 55,555.74 and 16,013.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,063.72, 55,555.74 and 16,013.70 is: 24,003.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,063.72 : 55,555.74 = 16,013.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,063.72/55,555.74 = 16,013.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,063.72x = 55,555.74 × 16,013.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,063.72x = 889,652,953.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,652,953.64/37,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,003.34

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