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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,082.56, 55,631.10 and 16,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,082.56, 55,631.10 and 16,306 is: 24,462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,082.56 : 55,631.10 = 16,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,082.56/55,631.10 = 16,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,082.56x = 55,631.10 × 16,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,082.56x = 907,120,716.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,120,716.60/37,082.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,462.19

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